A History of South Africa: Revised Edition

In the revised version of this acclaimed work, Leonard Thompson has added a new chapter, outlining the country's remarkable transition from a racist political order to a democratic one. A substantial new preface has also been added, and footnotes have been expanded. Above all, this penetrating exploration of South Africa's eventful history - from the earliest known human settlement of the region to the present day - focuses primarily on the experiences of the black inhabitants rather than on those of the white minority.

A fresh and penetrating exploration of South Africa's eventful history that focuses primarily on the experiences of the black inhabitants rather than those of the white minority. Written by one of the premier scholars of South Africa, it is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand the historical patterns behind the conflicts in South Africa.