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Oct 1, 1995 · Here for the first time, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela told the extraordinary story of his life -- an epic of struggle, setback, renewed hope, and ultimate triumph. The book that inspired the major motion picture Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
Jan 1, 1998 · Born in 1918, Nelson Mandela's initial response to the institutionalized racism of South Africa was a militant belief in African control and distrust of collaboration with whites. This comprehensive biography by British journalist Martin Meredith draws on interviews with Mandela and colleagues to trace his evolution from political prisoner to ...
- Hardcover
- Martin Meredith
Feb 28, 2008 · Everyone should know the life story of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders of all time, the first black president of South Africa, the most famous African, and a major world statesman. His inspiring life receives a fresh retelling in this new biography written especially for students and general readers.
- Peter Limb
Jan 1, 2001 · Where does one start with this? The story of freedom fighter, head of state, and world leader, Nelson Mandela--a book that spans his childhood, years spent in prison, and subsequent election as president.
Apr 8, 2009 · Nelson Mandela is one of the great moral and political leaders of our time: an international hero whose lifelong dedication to the fight against racial oppression in South Africa won him the Nobel Peace Prize and the presidency of his country.
Jan 1, 1997 · This has to be hands down the best biography of Nelson Mandela. Meredith charts Mandela's entire life and revolutionary activities which led to his imprisonment and subsequent heroic stance against the segregationist authorities from therein.
Mar 11, 2008 · Here for the first time, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela told the extraordinary story of his life -- an epic of struggle, setback, renewed hope, and ultimate triumph. The book that inspired the major...
The biography does not only describe Nelson Mandela's experiences and suffering under the minority white Nationalist Party rule but goes back even further. The author goes into incredible detail about Mandela's tragic past,his imprisonment and acquittal during the infamous Treason Trial of 1956 which lasted five years.
- Martin Meredith
Feb 28, 2008 · Everyone should know the life story of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders of all time, the first black president of South Africa, the most famous African, and a major world statesman.
May 14, 2018 · Published as South Africa celebrates 100 years since its founding and hosts the 2010 World Cup, Nelson Mandela is the most thorough and up-to-date account available of the life of its most revered hero. Includes bibliographical references and index.
