Rogues' Gallery: South Africa’s Criminal Past Author: Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall
Rogues' Gallery: South Africa’s Criminal Past (Premium Collectible Copy)
A Fast-Paced, Highly Engaging Chronology of Historical Scoundrels, Con Artists, and Corporate Rogues
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Rogues' Gallery: South Africa’s Criminal Past
- Author: Matthew Blackman and Nick Dall
- Publisher: Penguin Books, Cape Town
- Publication Date: 2021
- ISBN-10: 1776095904
- ISBN-13: 9781776095902
- Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Softcover Release.
- Binding: Original publisher's premium illustrated card wrappers.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 288 pages.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Wraps: Wrappers are flat, square, and brilliant. The spine is completely unbroken, crisp, and entirely uncreased, showing no reading splits.
- Interior: Tight and robust. Pages are bright white, clean, and free of marks.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
A witty, deeply researched history of the conmen, corporate scammers, and political swindlers who shaped the country's past from the early days of the Dutch East India Company to the twentieth century. This contemporary used collectible book offers a brilliant mix of true crime and rigorous historical narrative.
Author Profile: Matthew Blackman & Nick Dall
Matthew Blackman holds a PhD in Creative Writing from UCT and is a historical journalist. Nick Dall is an accomplished writer and historian. Their combined backgrounds turn dense archival history into an intensely readable timeline.
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