New History of South AfricaSince the last illustrated history of South Africa was published, far-reaching changes have affected not only the country, but the writing of history itself. In the New History of South Africa, 31 of South Africa s foremost share fresh insights and new approaches to the story of this country. Up-to-date international research is woven into a readable narrative history that makes the past come alive. Readable, yet authoritative, this is the story of South Africa, as it has not been told before. |
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... lived continuously for nearly two million years and where the geology and environ- mental conditions helped preserve evidence of their presence . In northern Europe and Asia , the story of human dispersal was inter- rupted for long ...
... lived continuously for nearly two million years and where the geology and environ- mental conditions helped preserve evidence of their presence . In northern Europe and Asia , the story of human dispersal was inter- rupted for long ...
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... lived from about 2.2 to 1.8 million years ago was the first member of the genus Homo who made tools . and Homo ergaster : ( known as Homo erectus outside Africa ) lived 1.8 million to 500 000 years ago . Some individuals left Africa ...
... lived from about 2.2 to 1.8 million years ago was the first member of the genus Homo who made tools . and Homo ergaster : ( known as Homo erectus outside Africa ) lived 1.8 million to 500 000 years ago . Some individuals left Africa ...
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... lived on the hilltop , the remainder of the population in the new capital lived at the base of Mapungubwe hill , with royal residences on the lower slopes . Some 5 000 people lived there . The front of the capital was demarcated by a ...
... lived on the hilltop , the remainder of the population in the new capital lived at the base of Mapungubwe hill , with royal residences on the lower slopes . Some 5 000 people lived there . The front of the capital was demarcated by a ...
Contents
A NEW SOCIETY DRAWN FROM THREE | 40 |
The Khoikhoi and the Dutch | 50 |
People of bondage The Muslim community | 68 |
Copyright | |
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accepted African apartheid armed attack authority became become began Boer Britain British burghers called Cape Town cattle century chief Christian church claims colonial coloured commandos Company continued developed diamond Durban Dutch early East eastern economic election English established European farmers farms force frontier gold groups hand imperial important increased independent Indian Khoikhoi Khoisan killed labour land language later leaders lived major March military mining minister missionaries moved movement Natal Native officials OPPOSITE organisation Party pass peace political population president racial remained represented republics resistance River schools settlement slaves social society soon Sotho South Africa tion took trade Transvaal trekboers turned Union women workers Xhosa Zulu