Council of the Elders is a visual and documentary work that pays tribute to the veterans of South Africa's liberation struggle. Edited by Firdose Bulbulia and Faith Isiakpere, the book presents photographs, short biographies, and narratives documenting the contributions of those involved in the anti-apartheid struggle. Through a pictorial and narrative approach, the work highlights the long his…
This book is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, the first black former President of South Africa and also the first president elected through a general election. Written by the character himself, this book contains memories and experiences full of drama that shaped Nelson Mandela's personality. His life story is an epic story, full of continuous obstacles and difficulties until he finally suc…
Flying With Pride explains the history, development, and symbolic meaning of the South African national flag. Written by Denis Beckett, it details the creative and political process behind the design of the new post-apartheid flag, including its symbolism of the values of unity within South Africa's diverse society. In addition to the historical narrative, the book includes technical info…
Black Consciousness in South Africa is a collection of essays, letters, and important documents related to the thinking of Steve Biko, a leading figure in the Black Consciousness Movement. Edited by Millard Arnold, the book presents Biko's views on black identity, resistance to apartheid, and the political struggle in South Africa. In addition to Biko's writings, the book also includes historic…
South Africa’s Labor Empire examines the history of Black labor migration to South Africa’s gold mines from the 19th century through the apartheid era. Jonathan Crush, Alan Jeeves, and David Yudelman explore how labor recruitment systems, colonial policies, and racial regulations shaped the mining industry. The book highlights economic exploitation, racial segregation, harsh working conditi…
POWER! examines the crucial role of Black workers and trade unions in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Written by Denis MacShane, Martin Plaut, and David Ward, the book illustrates how the labor movement contributed to social and political change through industrial action, grassroots organizing, and civil disobedience. The analysis demonstrates the close relationship between econ…
In the Spring of 1974 some twenty-five scholars met at Yale Conference Center at Mount Kisco, New York to assess the potential for change in southern Africa. This book is the result of their deliberations. It presents the considered views of many of the most discerning observers of an area of the world where fundamental social transformation has long been expected and de-manded, almost always s…
In this influential work, Kwame Nkrumah outlines his vision for African unity, political freedom, and postcolonial development. I Speak of Freedom presents Nkrumah’s reflections on nationalism, anti-colonial struggle, and the responsibilities of independent African states. Through speeches, essays, and policy statements, he articulates the ideological foundations of Pan-Africanism and emphasi…
The Centenary of Dogali is a collection of scientific papers from the International Symposium held in Addis Ababa and Asmara on January 24–25, 1987, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Dogali (1887), an important event in the history of Ethiopia's resistance to Italian colonial expansion. Edited by Taddesse Beyene, Taddesse Tamrat, and Richard Pankhurst, this book contains h…
Central Africa to 1870: Zambezia, Zaïre and the South Atlantic provides an in-depth historical analysis of Central Africa before European colonial domination. Compiled from key chapters of the Cambridge History of Africa, this volume examines the political, economic, and cultural developments of major Central African regions, including Zambezia and the Congo basin. Birmingham presents the evol…