A History of South Africa, Fourth Edition Revised, Updated Edition

by Leonard Thompson (Author), Lynn Berat (Editor)

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ISBN-13: 978-0300189353

ISBN-10: 9780300189353

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A magisterial history of South Africa, from the earliest known human inhabitation of the region to the present. Lynn Berat updates this classic text with a new chapter chronicling the first presidential term of Mbeki and ending with the celebrations of the centenary of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress in January 2012.

“A history that is both accurate and authentic, written in a delightful literary style.”—Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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"Lynn Berat’s brilliant addition to Leonard Thompson’s superlative history takes the reader on a riveting tour of twenty-first century South Africa in all its triumph and tragedy."—Cindy Kaplan, Committed Artists of South Africa

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Leonard Thompson was Charles J. Stillé Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University. Lynn Berat is an internationally renowned expert on southern African law and legal history who worked closely with Thompson on previous editions of A History of South Africa.

Paperback: 512 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press; Revised, Updated edition (April 29, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780300189353
ISBN-13: 978-0300189353
ASIN: 0300189354
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.2 x 8.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 24 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #277,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #57 in Books > History > Africa > Southern Africa
- #93 in Books > Textbooks > Humanities > History > Africa
- #121 in Books > History > Africa > South Africa

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B.G. Staffan Lundback

A Clear Perspective on South African History.

January 25, 2018

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We are in South Africa on a five week visit and have spent time in Johannesburg, Soweto, Alexandra, the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Court, Sterk Fontein, Mala Mala, Cape Town, District 6 and we have seen and learned so much. “A History of South Africa” by Leonard Thompson was invaluable reading ahead of the trip. We learned about the early hominid history of South Africa, the Dutch, the Boers and Vortrekkers, the British Colonial Era, the Xhosa and other tribal wars, the Kimberly and De Beers diamond mine years, the Johannesburg Gold, the Boer War, the South Africa Union, the Apartheid Era, the release of. Elsinore Mandela, 1994 Mandela Presidency and rainbow years and South Africa today. A Must Read to understand South Africa then and today!

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Barbara A. Anderson

this was the best history of South Africa

September 26, 2014

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Even in its earlier edition, this was the best history of South Africa. Integrates the history and perspective of non-Whites (Africans, Coloureds and Asians) more completely than any other work. Since Leonard Thomson's death, an update was sorely needed. The updated version, which brings it forward o recent years fills a real gap.

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Tim Snedeker

An excellent overview of South African history and a good starting point for serious students research.

March 15, 2017

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I have several books on the Zulu War and several on the Boer War. This volume gave me the background I wanted to many underlying factors explaining the relationships of the diverse people that make up South Africa's history, culture, and even today's problems.
Students interested in South Africa, and even travellers and investors, would benefit from reading this book.

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R. L. Perry

Skillful overview, absent tediousness

August 11, 2017

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I think that Thompson does a good job in handling the scope of such a history. He strikes a nice balance of covering important events and interpretations without getting tedious in the details. Also, he is thoughtful and measured in his analysis. For my purposes - to refresh my memory and to update my knowledge of South Africa in preparation for an upcoming trip there - the book worked well.

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qwerty

It gave me what I wanted to know but I ...

August 10, 2014

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It gave me what I wanted to know but I could have used more maps as I am unfamiliar with the area. A slow read for me as I tried to keep track of the names and places. I would be interested to read a history from an Afrikaner's or a African's point of view.

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April 17, 2017

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A terrific history of South Africa bringing the reader to a full understanding of the current era. A remarkable story of a country that is so beautiful one's heart aches when witnessing its natural splendor. And a tale of vicious greed and exploitation that has continued after the democratic transition. The book captures the undeniable truth of the brutality and evil indifference of its white settlers (a people who left a poisonous legacy to their descendants in the current generation of white South Africans) as well the disgusting corruption and greed of its current ANC rulers exemplified by the president, Jacob Zuma, and his acolytes. A man to be vilified throughout history equally as much as Nelson Mandela is to be celebrated.

Highly recommended to anyone interested in South Africa and a must read for anyone planning to visit.

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JUAN M. SALDIVIA

Excellent book, maps need improvement

August 21, 2017

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Excellent book and very easy to read. The maps should be improved, which is my reason for 4 Stars instead of 5

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Eduardo Saponara

Excellent, comprehensive review without being encyclopedic

December 12, 2016

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Excellent, comprehensive review without being encyclopedic. Well written, easy to read. I couldn't put it down.
Gave me a good understanding of the history of this fascinating part of the world and the human struggle for freedom

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