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The Mafeking Diary of Sol T. Plaatje

by Soloman Molema, John Comaroff, Brian Willan
$12.90
The Mafeking Diary of Sol T. Plaatje
The Mafeking Diary of Sol T. Plaatje

Insightful diary, black perspective on imperial history.

If you're drawn to eye-opening historical narratives that challenge longstanding myths, Plaatje's diary is a unique treasure. You'll gain a fresh viewpoint on the Siege of Mafeking, exploring the vital roles played by the African population which have long been overshadowed. Besides the historical significance, it's a chance to understand the early intellectual undercurrents that shaped South African society and the antecedents to ongoing struggles against racial discrimination. This diary isn't just a read; it's an expansion of perspective.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Mafeking Diary of Sol T. Plaatje

by Soloman Molema, John Comaroff, Brian Willan
$12.90
ISBN: 9780864864000
Authors: Soloman Molema, John Comaroff, Brian Willan
Publisher: New Africa Books
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, American History, Memoir, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.72
(rated by 25 readers)

Description

Sol Plaatje’s Mafeking Diary is a document of enduring importance and fascination. The product of a young black South African court interpreter, just turned 23 years old when he started writing, it opens an entirely new vista on the famous Siege of Mafeking. By shedding light on the part played by the African population of the town, Plaatje explodes the myth, maintained by belligerents, and long perpetuated by both historians and the popular imagination, that this was a white man’s affair. One of the great epics of British imperial history, and perhaps the best remembered episode of the Anglo-Boer war of 1899–1902, is presented from a wholly novel perspective. At the same time, the diary provides an intriguing insight into the character of a young man who was to play a key role in South African political and literary history during the first three decades of this century. It reveals much of the perceptions and motives that shaped his own attitudes and intellectual development and, indeed, those of an early generation of African leaders who sought to build a society which did not determine the place of its citizens by the colour of their skin. The diary therefore illuminates the origins of a struggle which continues to this day.
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Insightful diary, black perspective on imperial history.

If you're drawn to eye-opening historical narratives that challenge longstanding myths, Plaatje's diary is a unique treasure. You'll gain a fresh viewpoint on the Siege of Mafeking, exploring the vital roles played by the African population which have long been overshadowed. Besides the historical significance, it's a chance to understand the early intellectual undercurrents that shaped South African society and the antecedents to ongoing struggles against racial discrimination. This diary isn't just a read; it's an expansion of perspective.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.