Full Description
Nelson Mandela: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works cover the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela who was a freedom fighter, apolitical prisoner, Nobel Peace Prize winner and first president of a democratic South Africa. This book guides readers in understanding the background to Mandela's life and the context of his political career and it emphasizes the perspectives and philosophies that formed Mandela as he grew up in the world of segregationist and apartheid South Africa.
Includes a detailed chronology of Mandela's life, family, and work.
The A to Z section includes the major events, places, and people in Mandela's life.
The bibliography includes a list of publications concerning his life and work.
The index thoroughly cross-references the chronological and encyclopedic entries.
Contents
Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
ENTRIES A-Z
Genealogy
Appendix A: The Freedom Charter
Appendix B: Mandela's trial speeches from 1962 trial and Rivonia 'I am prepared to die.'
Bibliography
About the Author
Index
