Mandela A Biography
Mandela A Biography by Martin Meredith, published by PublicAffairs on March 29, 2011, is a comprehensive exploration of Nelson Mandela’s life and the historical context in which he operated. This reprint edition spans 688 pages and is presented in English. The book offers insights into Mandela’s journey as a freedom fighter and the significant events that shaped South Africa’s political landscape, particularly the tensions between Afrikaner and African nationalism.
Readers will find a detailed account of Mandela’s evolution, highlighting the contrast between his early years and the disciplined leader he became after his imprisonment. Meredith provides a nuanced portrayal of Mandela’s relationships, including his interactions with supporters and the challenges faced by his family. The biography delves into the complexities of South African history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of biography, history, and political leadership in Africa.
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“It provides new perspective and insights into the man and his times. . . . [Meredith] is particularly good in recounting the parallel rise and inevitable clash of white Afrikaner and black African nationalism in this century . …” —The Washington Post
“Meredith paints an insider’s canvas of recent South African history as well as an epic tale of a freedom fighter.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“[R]evealing insights, particularly into the contrast between the disciplined Mandela who emerged from prison and the impetuous figure of the late 1940’s and early 1950’s.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Meredith carefully avoids adulation while tracing the course of Mandela’s remarkable career. . . . [He] skillfully depicts Mandela’s complex relationships with the close circle of white Communists who supported the African National Congress [and] writes vividly but unsentimentally about the tribulations and betrayals that racked Mandela’s family.”–The Los Angeles Times
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