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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... raid was initially successful , but the Ndebele launched a counter - offensive and more than 50 of Bloem's men were ... raids and repri- sals became intensified and all communities reacted accordingly . TOP : Griquas riding oxen , from ...
... raid was initially successful , but the Ndebele launched a counter - offensive and more than 50 of Bloem's men were ... raids and repri- sals became intensified and all communities reacted accordingly . TOP : Griquas riding oxen , from ...
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... raids . The Ndebele state in the western Transvaal Under their leader Mzilikazi , originally of the Khumalo clan , the people who came to be called the Ndebele moved from present - day KwaZulu - Natal in order to expand their zone of ...
... raids . The Ndebele state in the western Transvaal Under their leader Mzilikazi , originally of the Khumalo clan , the people who came to be called the Ndebele moved from present - day KwaZulu - Natal in order to expand their zone of ...
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... raids by the Swazi . In about 1838 a Swazi army sent by the regent , Somcuba , attacked the Pedi stronghold at Phiring , but was repulsed with limited loss of life and stock . But perhaps the worst victims of Swazi raids were groups ...
... raids by the Swazi . In about 1838 a Swazi army sent by the regent , Somcuba , attacked the Pedi stronghold at Phiring , but was repulsed with limited loss of life and stock . But perhaps the worst victims of Swazi raids were groups ...
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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