The Republic Of Transkei
The Republic Of Transkei
Hardcover
ISBN 908393067
Publisher: Chris van Rensburg Publications Ltd 1976
Condition: Good. The original printed boards without a DJ are shelf rubbed and edge worn/bumped. This book was read and enjoyed but is still overall good. The book has no inscriptions and the binding is excellent. Inscribed on the first page. The slipcase have got minor marks, its slightly shelf rubbed, bumped and edge worn.
Size 13 x10 pp 26+298,inc,various tables,page maps.A beautifully illustrated book throughout presented in full colour with full supporting text,also with a complete list of captions to the full colour plates in the back of the book.Fitted with a silk place marker.Both front and back p/d’s and f/ep’s,also illustrated in full colour.A realy lovely book.
This is a book that explores the world of South Africa its people, culture and politics during the 1970's. It is still a relevant work even today that helps you understand the land of Africa and in particular South Africa.
This magnificent large volume has been published to commemorate the granting of independence to the Transkei,from the Republic of South Africa,that took place in October 1976.It tells the history of this amazing part of southeast Africa.The Great river Kei-forms its most southerly border,so in crossing this river you enter Transkei.this was for many century’s the land of the Xhosa speaking Bantu people,the vanguard of the Great Southerly Migration.In 15 chapters,the complete history,and future social structure unfolds.From the old world into the new.
