Steyn, Richard
Jan Smuts
- ISBN 13:
- 9781868426942
- author:
- Steyn, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jonathan Ball Publishers SA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 278
- Dimensions:
- 156mm / 234mm
- Genre:
- Politics Biographies & True Stories Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Jan Smuts Unafraid of Greatness by Richard Steyn is a re-examination of the life and thought of one of South Africa's greatest leaders. This highly readable account brings back into focus the remarkable achievements of Jan Christian Smuts, who was soldier, statesman and intellectual. The book draws parallels between Smuts and President Thabo Mbeki, highlighting the similarities between these two intellectuals who were both admired abroad but often distrusted at home. It also explores overarching themes such as Smuts' relationships with women, spiritual life, intellectual pursuits, and his role as advisor to world leaders. The author sheds light on Smuts' unique contributions to various fields, including botany. Smuts was a complex figure who defied categorisation, and this book does not shy away from the contradictions of its subject. It reveals Smuts as an architect of the United Nations and a champion of human rights, yet also highlights his limitations in addressing the needs of the African majority in his own country.
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