apartheid

Born into African royalty, he became an international hero for his sacrifices in the fight against apartheid. After decades in jail, he emerged as the leader of his reborn nation. Journey to freedom alongside one of the most compelling figures of the 20th century. Learn the remarkable story of his life, from his idyllic childhood through his years of imprisonment to his triumphant election as president of South Africa.

In a land torn by hatred and injustice, James Earl Jones and Richard Harris are two fathers -- one a man of peace, the other a man of power and privilege -- whose lives seem destined for a violent collision. But instead, in the wake of a tragic killing, these extraordinary men form an unlikely union...and together find the kind of understanding that could heal a nation!.

Depicts the youthful Nelson Mandela and reveals his revolutionary commitment to destroy the corrupt and evil state of apartheid. Describes the years as a fugitive, his undercover life, and the secret operations that led up to his imprisonment. Includes a timeline, chapter notes, and an index.

Nelson Mandela's fight to end apartheid in South Africa is a riveting story of hardship, courage, and triumph. One of the great moral leaders of modern history, Mandela never gave up his struggle against racial oppression. Through Mandela's own words, primary documents, photographs, and engaging text, readers will learn about his early life in a small village, the stirrings of his political consciousness, his twenty-seven years of imprisonment for defying apartheid, and the events leading to his election as the first black president of South Africa. The book also explores Mandela's legacy of justice, equality, and dignity, which has inspired people to action around the globe.

Introduction to the personal life and political career of Nelson Mandela, a champion for peace in South Africa, including his childhood, activities with the ANC, married life, time in prison, presidential term, legacy, and more.

"Examines the history of South Africa from 1948 to the present day, covering the introduction of the oppressive policy of apartheid when the Nationalists came to power, its mounting opposition in the 1970s and 1980s, its eventual collapse in the 1990s, and its legacy up to the present day"--Provided by publisher.

Contains essays looking at the apartheid in South Africa.

Describes Nelson Mandela's race relations work in South Africa.

A biography of Nelson Mandela, that discusses his childhood, education, involvement with the African National Congress, years spent as a political prisoner, and his rise to president of South Africa.

Chronicles Nelson Mandela's life journey from his early life, education, marriage to Winnie Mandela, and 27 year prison sentence before becoming the first democratically elected president of South Africa.