{"title":"Leonard Thompson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our specially curated collection featuring the works of Leonard Thompson, a distinguished scholar in the field of South African history. Known for his meticulous research and clear prose, Thompson provides readers with an in-depth understanding of South Africa’s complex past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eA History of South Africa, Fourth Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, a seminal resource that offers comprehensive insights into the country's tumultuous journey from pre-colonial times to the modern era. This book is invaluable for anyone interested in exploring the social, political, and economic forces that have shaped South African society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThompson's works are appreciated for their balanced perspective and accessibility, making them suitable for both academic study and casual reading. Dive into the fascinating history of South Africa with Leonard Thompson's expertly written books, and gain a deeper appreciation of the events and figures that have influenced this diverse nation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-south-africa-fourth-edition-by-leonard-thompson-9780300189353","title":"A History of South Africa, Fourth Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fresh and penetrating exploration of South Africa’s history, from the earliest known human inhabitation of the region to the present.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I did not think it was possible for a white person to write a history of South Africa which a black South African would find to be a fair and accurate account of a beautiful land and its people. Leonard Thompson has disabused me of that notion. His is a history that is both accurate and authentic, written in a delightful literary style.”\u003c\/strong\u003e —Archbishop Desmond Tutu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fourth Edition of this classic text brings South Africa's history up to date with a new chapter chronicling the first presidential term of Mbeki and ending with the funeral of Nelson Mandela.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“An admirably objective history of South Africa... [that] will be most useful in contemplating the country’s future.” —Lorna Hahn, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a work of insight and durability that is certain to assist South Africa’s coming generation of nation-builders to reach a more objective understanding of their past.” —\u003cem\u003eForeign Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Concentrating on southern Africa’s black inhabitants, rather than on its white minority, this work has received universal praise from scholars and activists alike.” —\u003cem\u003eWashington Post Book World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The text is basic for any reader who wishes to comprehend the historical patterns that preface the struggles that seethe and boil in this country. A careful, reliable book for student research.” —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796031131884,"sku":"9780300189353","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23891273482294.jpg?v=1757073348"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/leonard-thompson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}