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Paperback. Good, clean copy with minor shelfwear to covers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1976
Publisher
International Defence & Aid Fund for Southern Africa
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0009710
ISBN
9780904759112
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 16.00

Paperback. Ruthless revolutionary; passionate womaniser; activist; hothead. Meet the young Mandela. Num Pages: 352 pages, 16. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGH; HBJH; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 134 x 196 x 22. Weight in Grams: 292. Some minor shelfwear, remains very good
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0009711
ISBN
9780753825488
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Widely considered to be the most important biography of Nelson Mandela, Antony Sampson's remarkable book has been updated with an afterword by acclaimed South African journalist, John Battersby. Num Pages: 704 pages, 24 b/w plates (24pp), (3 x 8pp B&W), With index. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; BGH; HBJH; HBLW3; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 184 x 47. Weight in Grams: 552. Very good clean copy with minor shelfwear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KSG0009713
ISBN
9780007437979
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 4.99

Hardcover. Fine in good dust wrapper. DW showing light shelf wear with nicks, remains a nice copy
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1968
Publisher
Allen & Unwin London
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KSG0011343
ISBN
9780043200506
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 15.00

Paperback. Explores the changing relationship between women and the Catholic Church from the establishment of the first mission stations in the late 1880s onwards. This title emphasizes the social identity of mothers and the practice of motherhood, a prime concern of Congolese women, as they made sense of their place within the Church. Num Pages: 280 pages, 13 b&w photos, 3 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFJC; HRCC7; JFSJ1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 15. Weight in Grams: 459.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253220554
ISBN
9780253220554
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.96

Paperback. By returning to a pivotal moment in South African history - the Cape Colony in the period 1770-1830 - this book addresses current debates about nationalism, colonialism and neo-colonialism, and postcolonial/post-apartheid culture. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; DSBF; HBJH; HBLL; HBTQ. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 230 x 158 x 13. Weight in Grams: 356.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748664894
ISBN
9780748664894
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.39

paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBX; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 28. Weight in Grams: 244.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552173216
ISBN
9780552173216
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.50

Paperback. Reveals, through the eyes of a conscripted soldier, the day-to-day lives of British soldiers in British West Africa during World War II Looks at the strange cultures, the landscape and wildlife, the unusual situations that were encountered in an alien and often frightening location known as The White Man's Grave Num Pages: 144 pages, +8pp colour section. BIC Classification: 1HFD; 3JJH; HBJH; HBLW; HBWQ; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Whittles Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849951265
ISBN
9781849951265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.47

Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 75 full-colour photos. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KJ; WBJ; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 196 x 24. Weight in Grams: 804.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Condition
New
SKU
9781607745310
ISBN
9781607745310
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.75

Hardback. Traditional Ghanian recipes re-mixed for the modern kitchen. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFDH; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 194 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1078.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Octopus Publishing Group
Condition
New
SKU
9781784721633
ISBN
9781784721633
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.04

Hardback. Development was achieved in the West by capitalism and industrialisation before liberal democracy was introduced as a viable form of government. This text argues that a collective approach based on economic reforms is required in order to protect human rights and the system of democracy in Africa. Num Pages: 240 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1H; JPHV; JPVH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9780275951436
ISBN
9780275951436
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.43
€ 78.31

Hardback. An Annotated Bibliography. Series: African Special Bibliographic S. 168 pages, photographs, indexes. Provides a descriptive bibliography of published material on Idi Amin and Uganda during the Amin years. Arranging the entries topically in chronological sections, Jamison covers the span of Amin's reign from 1971 to 1979. The work includes background information on Amin and covers Amin in exile. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. BIC Classification: 1HFGU; GBCR; JP. Dimension: 238 x 169 x 18. Weight: 388.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313272738
ISBN
9780313272738
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.10
€ 81.89

Hardback. A guide to research on the indigenous religious heritage of South Africa, this book features reviews of 600 books, articles and theses on the subject of religions in a changing country. Khoisan, Xhosa, Zulu, Sotho-Tswana, Swazi, Tsonga, and Venda traditions are covered in the text. Series: Bibliographies and Indexes in Religious Studies. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; GBCR; HRA; HRKT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 40. Weight in Grams: 889.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313304743
ISBN
9780313304743
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 74.75
€ 68.16

Hardback. A discussion of Nigerian culture, introducing to a Western audience the complexity of its society and the emerging lifestyles among its various peoples. It covers the land, peoples, history, religion and worldview, literature, media, art, architecture, cuisine, dress, customs and music. Series: Cultures and Customs of the World. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HFDN; JFC; JHBT; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 504.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780313313387
ISBN
9780313313387
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.07
€ 58.01

Hardback. Provides an overview of contemporary issues in Sudan, Africa's largest nation, examining the country's history and current scene to help readers develop an understanding of how much Sudan matters in the world. This book presents an analysis of the causes, resolutions, and implications of the Sudanese conflicts (including the genocide in Darfur). Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 207 pages, 11. BIC Classification: 1HBS; HBJH; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
207
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780313353321
ISBN
9780313353321
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.89
€ 50.90

Hardcover. Ancestors of the nomadic tribe called Bushmen once roamed the northern territories of Africa and the Mediterranean. Now inhabiting the Kalahari desert, this tribe is known for their great storytelling. This portrait describes the people's history and customs, combined with 15 traditional tales. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 105 pages, colour plates, glossary, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; JFC; JFHF; JFSL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 262 x 179 x 14. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
105
Condition
New
SKU
V9781563084027
ISBN
9781563084027
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 54.89
€ 50.90

Hardcover. Editor(s): Boyce-Davies, Carole. Num Pages: 1110 pages, 72. BIC Classification: 1H; 3J; GBC; JFFN; JFSL3; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 257 x 184 x 99. Weight in Grams: 3112.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
ABC-CLIO Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
1110
Condition
New
SKU
V9781851097005
ISBN
9781851097005
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 288.48
€ 262.93

Hardcover. This book explains how and why Belgium, a small but influential European country, was affected by its colonial activities in the Congo. Num Pages: 300 pages, 2 b/w illus. 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1DDB; 1HFJZ; 3JJ; 3JM; HB; HBJD; HBJH; HBTQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 164 x 26. Weight in Grams: 624. 300 pages, 2 b/w illus. 4 tables. This book explains how and why Belgium, a small but influential European country, was affected by its colonial activities in the Congo. Cateogry: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: 1DDB; 1HFJZ; 3JJ; 3JM; HB; HBJD; HBJH; HBTQ. Dimension: 232 x 164 x 26. Weight: 592.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780521194211
ISBN
9780521194211
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.21

Paperback. After the deposition of Haile Selassie in 1974, which ended the ancient rule of the Abyssinian monarchy, Ryszard Kapuscinski travelled to Ethiopia and sought out surviving courtiers to tell their stories. This work depicts the lavish, corrupt world they had known - from the rituals, hierarchies and intrigues at court to the vagaries of a ruler. Series: Penguin Modern Classics. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGA; 3JJPL; HBJH; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 154.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9780141188034
ISBN
9780141188034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 12.99
€ 10.64

Hardcover. Traces the concept of autochthony back to the classical period and incisively explores the idea in two very different contexts: Cameroon and the Netherlands. This book examines the emotional appeal of autochthony - as well as its dubious historical basis - and sheds light on a range of issues, such as multiculturalism, and national citizenship. Num Pages: 304 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 1HFJA; JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226289649
ISBN
9780226289649
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.43

Paperback. This book discusses the definition and types of FGM and explores the common justifications for the practice, along with the incidence in Africa, global laws, legal issues, rights and religion. Ethical considerations are examined, as are progress and the role of culture. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations, maps, tables. BIC Classification: 1H; JFM; JHBT; LNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 372.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
McFarland
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786421671
ISBN
9780786421671
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.95

Hardcover. Catalog of an exhibition co-organized by Blaffer Art Museum, University of Houston, and Krannert Art Museum and Kinkead Pavilion, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, held at Blaffer Art Museum from September 26, 2015-March 19, 2016 and at Krannert Art Museum from November 10, 2016-March 25, 2017. Num Pages: 120 pages, 61 color illus. BIC Classification: 1H; ACBS; AFKV; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 272 x 234 x 15. Weight in Grams: 704.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Krannert Art Museum,US United States
Number of pages
120
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781883015480
ISBN
9781883015480
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.13

Paperback. Riven by caste, committed to commerce, practicing democratic and Christian ideals haphazardly, the Americo-Liberians created a history that is, to a surprising degree, the mirror image of our own. This book shows that the settlers struggled to balance their high ideals with their prejudices. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1HFDL; 1KBB; 3JH; HBJH; HBJK; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 145 x 222 x 23. Weight in Grams: 388.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Hill and Wang
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780809026951
ISBN
9780809026951
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.90

Hardback. Num Pages: 506 pages, 94 colour illustrations, 7 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1H; MMG; PST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 261 x 189 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1244.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
466
Condition
New
SKU
V9781466571976
ISBN
9781466571976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 203.09

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