In His Own Words: From Freedom to the Future - Couverture rigide

Mandela, Nelson

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0316727385 ISBN 13 : 9780316727389

Editeur : Little, Brown & Company, 2003

Synopsis

Physical description; xlii, 558 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects; South Africa - Politics and government - 20th century. South Africa - Social conditions - 20th century. Essays, journals, letters & other prose works ; Political control & freedoms ; Political structures: democracy.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

A collection of some of the most historic and inspirational addresses by one of the most renowned political leaders of our day.The most stirring voice to come out of South Africa, Nelson Mandela has brought his message of freedom, equality, and human dignity to the entire world. Now, for the first time, his most eloquent and important speeches are collected in a single volume. From the eve of his imprisonment to his release 27 years later, from his acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize to his election as South Africas first black president, these speeches span some of the most pivotal moments of Mandelas life and of his countrys history. And they memorably illustrate his lasting commitment to freedom and reconciliation, democracy and development, culture and diversity, and international peace.The extraordinary power of this volume is in the moving words and intimate tone of Mandela himself, a living legend and one of the most articulate, courageous, and respected men of our generation.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

IN HIS OWN WORDS is a selection of Nelson Mandela's speeches, providing a lively, memorable profile of his lifelong commitment to freedom and reconciliation, democracy, and the flourishing of all the people of South Africa, Africa and the world.

Arranged thematically, each section of speeches is introduced by a leading figure, such as Kofi Annan and Desmond Tutu. In these introductory essays, the authors pay tribute to Nelson Mandela's achievements, animating their accounts with personal memories, stories and reflections.

Covering a range of topics of our times - struggle and reconciliation, freedom, religion and nation building, culture, education and health, children and development - the book also features Mandela's own tributes to South African heroes such as Steve Biko, Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisulu.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Little, Brown & Company
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0316727385
• ISBN 13: 9780316727389
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 608