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Record Nr.

UNINA9910792107103321

Autore

Boehmer Elleke <1961->

Titolo

Nelson Mandela : a very short introduction / / Elleke Boehmer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford : , : Oxford University Press, , 2008

ISBN

1-281-76978-9

9786611769789

0-19-153924-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (204 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits

Collana

Very short introductions ; ; 188

Disciplina

968.06092

Soggetti

Presidents - South Africa

South Africa Politics and government 20th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 182-189) and index.

Sommario/riassunto

An ideal starting point for general readers and students interested in contemporary South Africa, but also in the creation of historical icons, this book explores Mandela's personal as well as public development. Special concern is given to the political effects of his charismatic leadership.