Synopsis
Modern African Women offers powerful and unforgettable tales from Senegal to South Africa, from the nineteenth century to the present. These modern African rulers, leaders, and visionaries include Madam Yoko, Queen of the Kpaa Mende and national heroine of Sierra Leone; Princess Kesso, a Fulani Muslim princess from Guinea who became one of the world’s first black models; Alice Lenshina, who fought British colonial rule in Zambia and was considered a prophet in the Lumpa Church; Ellen Kuzwayo, member of the African National Congress whose struggle for civil and women’s rights landed her in prison; Dulcie September, the ANC representative in France, killed for her ardent support for the cause of freedom; Miriam Makeba, internationally loved singer South African singer; Winnie Mandela, who carried on the struggle during Nelson Mandela’s long imprisonment; and many others.
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À propos de l?auteur
Simone Schwarz-Bart is the author of six novels and a play, which have been translated and published in many languages; Between Two Worlds and The Bridge of Beyond have been published in English. Andre Schwarz-Bart is the author of three novels, including Le dernier des Justes (The Last of the Just), which was awarded the 1959 Prix Goncourt.
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In Praise of Black Women: Modern African Women (VOLUME 3)
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University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, WI, 2003
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ISBN 13 : 9780299172701
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Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. 1st Edition. Ex-library with the usual library markings (if not for the library markings this copy would be graded in fine condition); overall a nice used VOLUME 3! Yellow boards with black lettering on the front board and spine. 256 historical and informative pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "Modern African Women offers powerful and unforgettable tales from Senegal to South Africa, from the nineteenth century to the present. These modern African rulers, leaders, and visionaries include Madam Yoko, Queen of the Kpaa Mende and national heroine of Sierra Leone; Princess Kesso, a Fulani Muslim princess from Guinea who became one of the world's first black models; Alice Lenshina, who fought British colonial rule in Zambia and was considered a prophet in the Lumpa Church; Ellen Kuzwayo, member of the African National Congress whose struggle for civil and women's rights landed her in prison; Dulcie September, the ANC representative in France, killed for her ardent support for the cause of freedom; Miriam Makeba, internationally loved singer South African singer; Winnie Mandela, who carried on the struggle during Nelson Mandela's long imprisonment; and many others." (VOLUME 3). N° de réf. du vendeur 053141
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In Praise of Black Women : Modern African Women
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University of Wisconsin Press, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0299172708
ISBN 13 : 9780299172701
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In Praise of Black Women, Volume 3: Modern African Women
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In Praise of Black Women, Volume 3: Modern African Women
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University of Wisconsin Press, 2003
ISBN 10 : 0299172708
ISBN 13 : 9780299172701
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Etat : good. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. Excellent condition for a former library book. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. Includes dustjacket. The dustjacket is covered in protective plastic. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Calla. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! N° de réf. du vendeur FBV.0299172708.G
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