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The compelling, inspiring, (often comic) coming-of-age story of Trevor Noah, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. One of the comedy world's brightest new voices, Trevor Noah is a light-footed but sharp-minded observer of the absurdities of...

The autobiography of global human rights icon Nelson Mandela is "riveting . . . both a brilliant description of a diabolical system and a testament to the power of the spirit to transcend it" (Washington Post). Nelson Mandela was one of the great moral and political leaders of his time: an...

Nelson Mandela is widely considered to be one of the most inspiring and iconic figures of our age. Now, after a lifetime of taking pen to paper to record thoughts and events, hardships and victories, he has bestowed his entire extant personal papers, which offer an unprecedented insight into his...

The first-ever book to tell Nelson Mandela's life through the eyes of the grandson who was raised by him, chronicling Ndaba Mandela's life living with, and learning from, one of the greatest leaders and humanitarians the world has ever known. To the rest of the world, Nelson Mandela was a giant...

Christo Brand was an 18-year-old recruit to the South African prison service when he was sent to work at the Robben Island prison. He was assigned to guard Nelson Mandela, who he was told was a dangerous terrorist. Over time, he became friendly with Mandela, even helping his wife Winnie bring in their grandchild for Mandela to hold for the first time.

A white Afrikaner, Zelda la Grange grew up in segregated South Africa, supporting the regime and the rules of apartheid. Her conservative family referred to the imprisoned Nelson Mandela as "a terrorist". Yet just a few years after his release and the end of apartheid, she would be traveling the world by Mr. Mandela’s side, having grown to respect and cherish the man she would come to call "Khulu", or "Grandfather".

"It’s a welcome surprise to read this careful look by a music historian at Graceland, Paul Simon’s 1986 masterpiece: By bringing both its beauty and its uglier aspects into the light, Kahn, far from ruining the album’s strange magic, lets readers appreciate its intricacies and paradoxes...

From the National Book Critics Circle Award–winning biographer and pre-eminent scholar, a revelatory new portrait of Cecil Rhodes, the man who built South African apartheid and shaped 19th-century colonialism Cecil Rhodes, the tycoon and imperialist who left a wake of tragedy and violence in...

An outrageous miscellany of serious and light-hearted lies, myths, untruths, fibs and fabrications that tells the tall tale of South Africa. The fibs come thick and fast, like a burst sewerage pipe: Why everything we've learnt about Shaka Zulu, 'Africa's Napoleon', is a pack of lies. Back in the darkest of ages (the 1970s!), citizens were told that there were satanic messages if you played some of The Beatles songs backwards. National icon Hansie Cronje was a paragon of virtue and integrity … until he wasn't.

A Short History of South Africa is a brief, general account of the history of this most complicated and fascinating country - from the first evidence of hominid existence to the wars of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries that led to the establishment of modern South Africa, the horrors of Apartheid and the optimism following its collapse, as well as the prospects and challenges for the future. This highly listenable account is the culmination of a lifetime of researching and teaching the broad spectrum of South African history.

"Narrator Roger Davis, who earned first-class honors in media and anthropology, puts his training to good use to lead listeners through 17th- and 18th-century Malagasy history." - Library Journal The final posthumous work by the coauthor of the major New York Times bestseller The Dawn of...

A thirst for gold ignites a brutal imperial war, altering African history and the evolution of military strategy. Ideal for a focused commute, this gripping historical narrative plunges listeners into the tense, high-stakes geopolitical clashes of the late nineteenth century. When immense...

Experience the dramatic ascent of a formidable empire and the brilliant military strategy that reshaped African history. From a localized chiefdom to a mighty continental powerhouse, this gripping narrative captures the fierce struggles and shifting alliances that forged an unyielding nation...

Dive into a thrilling military history where an unstoppable African kingdom defies a sprawling colonial empire. Perfect for a gripping commute, this cinematic narrative plunges you into the tense, high-stakes clash of civilizations across nineteenth-century southern Africa. Witness visionary...

Delve into epic military history as a brilliant tactician forges a massive African empire from warring clans. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping narrative transports you to the high-stakes political landscape of nineteenth-century KwaZulu-Natal. Immerse yourself in a dramatic tale of...

Trace the rise of mighty African empires and the fierce struggle for decolonization in this immersive historical journey. Perfect for your educational commute, this sweeping narrative uncovers the vibrant trade networks of Great Zimbabwe and the profound impact of global forces on southern...

Unearth the secrets of a medieval African metropolis in this immersive historical journey that shatters colonial myths. Perfect for your morning commute or an evening of deep focus, this atmospheric narrative resurrects a booming precolonial trade hub lost to time. Experience the rise and fall...

Dive into a gripping African history forged by mineral wealth, political conflict, and an epic struggle for freedom. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms three centuries of complex global politics into a fast-paced educational listening experience. Witness...

Journey through ancient African history to explore a monumental lost city and the powerful Shona kingdom that built it. Whether you seek a thought-provoking escape for your commute or crave a broader worldview, this evocative archaeological journey delivers. The towering granite walls of...

Dive into this tense military history where underdog agrarian commandos defy the mighty British Empire in a brutal war. Perfect for a gripping commute, this narrative traces the turbulent origins of two isolated republics forged in frontier violence. Witness a dramatic David-versus-Goliath...