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This book recounts the experiences of award-winning novelist Christopher Hope who went back to South Africa in 1987 for his first real visit in 12 years. He retraces his footsteps through the cruel absurdities of a world in disarray. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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Christopher Hope tells the story of South African's recent history through the story of his growing up. The Nationalists rise to power when Hope is about five or six. It bears repeating that the Nationalist did not take power in a putsch, but were elected (although of course the black majority did not yet have the franchise). For me at least, history told in this personal manner had much more impact than an traditional, impersonal history.
I'd recommend this as an introduction to South Africa history. ( )