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A biography of the black South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president. ... Read more

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Poorly written and edited
While it contains a good amount of the history surrounding its three subjects, I cannot recommend this book.The author frequently repeats himself and the style of writing more closely resembles an undergraduate essay than an academic work.Editorial problems, such as referring to the same individual using several different names with no explanation and mistakes when referring to dates of events, also make this a difficult book to read. ... Read more

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Born a country boy in rural South Africa, Nelson Mandela became an anti-apartheid activist and was imprisoned in the 1960s for fighting the racist policies of the apartheid government. In prison, he became a powerful symbol of the fight against racial injustice and emerged 27 years later to become the first black South African president. ... Read more

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This is a watershed cultural and demographic survey, commissioned by former president Nelson Mandela, and it came up with some surprising results! This study sampled a cross-section of 9 963 South Africans from all walks of life to discover the average ages and status of HIV+ people, the geographic spread of infections and gender risk incidence, the affect on children in South Africa, indications of sexual behaviour changes and levels of understanding of HIV/AIDS risk. While the Executive Summary contains results, conclusions and recommendations, the Full Report takes a deeper look at the methodology and processes involved in its execution. ... Read more

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An informative first look at famous figures through history. ... Read more

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On 11 February 1990 a seventy-one year old South African man was released from jail after 10,000 nights as a prisoner. His name was Nelson Mandela and the eyes of the world were upon him as he made his first steps as a free man. This was the moment campaigners around the world had waited for. This grey man emerging into sunshine was a symbol that South Africa had finally become free of apartheid. This book tells the story of an extraordinary man who has struggled for reace equality all his life - and won. It tells of a man who became the president of the people he helped to free and in doing so earned the love of people all around the world. ... Read more

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In 1964 Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison.In 1994 he was elected president of South Africa.How did this happen?

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The biography of the leader of the fight against apartheid in South Africa--who was imprisoned for almost three decades--gives an overview of the history of South Africa from the imposition of the white minority to the present. ... Read more

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A biographical text which looks at the life and work of Nelson Mandela and his effect on today's world. Extracts from diaries and letters accompany the narrative to portray the successes and disappointments throughout his life. ... Read more

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"Leading Lives" covers key leaders in history and explores their lives and achievements. Each book examines the person's early years, studies and interests, professional life, low points, and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time. An underlying theme is whether an individual can change the course of history. ... Read more

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One of a series relating the life stories of some of history's most influential men and women. This story of Nelson Mandela is supported by historical evidence, and aims to encourage children to think about him and the events and achievements that made him famous. ... Read more