Stuart Cloete Libros

The biography explores the lives of three pivotal figures in 19th-century South Africa, each representing distinct cultural identities: Kruger, akin to a Biblical patriarch; Lobengula, a black priest-king; and Rhodes, embodying British imperialism. Their intertwined stories reflect the complex dynamics of land, power, and identity during a transformative period in South African history. Through their contrasting perspectives, the book delves into the broader themes of conflict and coexistence among diverse cultures.

1970. 479 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Overall a good condition item. Paper cover has mild edge wear with light rubbing and creasing. Some light marking and tanning.

První román autora, který se ihned stal bestsellerem a prodalo se ho dva miliony výtisků. Román je vystavěn na základě historických událostí v Jižní Africe, ale děj a příběhy jsou smyšlené. Zajímavostí je, že román byl v JAR zakázán pro své komentáře k tzv. Velké výpravě v letech 1834 - 1837 z Kapského Města do Transvaalu.