Nelson Mandela: A Force for Freedom

Nelson Mandela: A Force for Freedom

by Christina Scott (Author)

Synopsis

Nelson Mandela is one of the world's most revered public figures, a man synonymous with the long, bitter struggle to rid South Africa of an apartheid regime and replace it with a multi-racial democracy. Today he is seen as the face of world freedom, an ambassador for civil rights, a heroic liberator whose influence and image of moral integrity extend way beyond his homeland. Fully illustrated, this book chronicles the remarkable life of Nelson Mandela, from his days as a student activist and guerrilla leader to his position as iconic statesman. After spending 27 years in prison, his eventual release and election as South Africa's first black president were landmark events in 20th century history.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 176
Publisher: Andre Deutsch Ltd
Published: 02 Sep 2010

ISBN 10: 0233003061
ISBN 13: 9780233003061

Author Bio
Christina Scott is an award-winning journalist in radio, television, print and internet. She first came to South Africa, intending to stay for three months, at a time when it seemed that Nelson Mandela was never going to get out of jail. Just after she arrived, martial law was imposed. While covering mayhem in the townships the police tried to kick the pint-sized reporter out, calling her a security risk, but she stayed. (Some say she's been causing trouble ever since.) She lives in South Africa.