A History of South Africa
- ISBN-10
- 0582002680
- ISBN-13
- 9780582002685
- Series
- A History of South Africa
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 135
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990-01-01
- Publisher
- Longman Publishing Group
- Author
- Martin Roberts
Description
The book has two main aims. First, to outline the history of South Africa and to show how the roots of the present tragic situation lie deep in the past. Secondly, to present some of the evidence which historians are using to work out what happened and why. Mineral Revolution and Apartheid. understand the reasons for the many changes in South African history. mineral wealth, and the subsequent white control of industry and explains how the white minority took political and economic control and the effects on the black community. the different historical factors in determining the present state of South Africa and rather than focusing, in isolation, on the contemporary issue of apartheid, the book shows how the country's history has shaped that development. political features and there are questions and assignments which arise directly from the source material. above average ability and is suitable for all GCSE syllabuses.
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