The other side of history: An anecdotal reflection on political transition in South Africa - Couverture souple

Van Zyl Slabbert, Frederik

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 186842250X ISBN 13 : 9781868422500

Editeur : Jonathan Ball Publishers SA, 2006

Synopsis

One thing the 'old' and 'new' South Africa have in common is a passion for inventing history. History is not seen as a dispassionate inquiry into what happened, but rather as part of political mobilisation promoting some form of collective self-interest. Not for one second do I pretend to know the 'whole' or 'real' story of what happened in the old South Africa, or what is happening in the 'new'. I know that significant parts of what has been, or is being invented, are not the way I experienced them. This is a personal reflection on a fascinating period in my life which coincided with fundamental shifts in the political life of South Africa. I was fortunate to be in a position where I knew and had access to persons of influence across the political spectrum. This is my account of their interaction with each other and mine with them.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Jonathan Ball Publishers SA
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 186842250X
• ISBN 13: 9781868422500
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 180
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible