Martin Meredith
Mandela: A Biography
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847399328
- author:
- Martin Meredith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 672
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 4.3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Nelson Mandela: A Biography by Martin Meredith is a comprehensive and updated account of the life of one of the most admired political figures of the twentieth century. This biography, described as 'a fitting epitaph to an extraordinary career', provides a detailed examination of Mandela's leadership and moral courage in bringing about a peaceful end to apartheid in South Africa. Meredith revisits and significantly updates his original work to incorporate the reaction to Mandela's death, offering new perspective and hindsight on the man and his legacy. The book examines how far Mandela's hopes for a new South Africa have been realised, providing valuable insight into the complexities of post-apartheid politics. With 654 pages, this paperback biography offers a thorough and engaging exploration of Mandela's remarkable life and career.