THE STRUGGLE FOR A BIRTHRIGHT. MARY BENSON IN SOUTH AFRICA

Paperback. In good condition. Text clean and unmarked. 1966.  314 pages A classic account of the African National Congress from its beginnings in 1912 until 1965. The author had insight into the character of the struggle and, as such could document the social, historical and political significance of the early years. Benson was secretary to the Treason Trial Defence Fund and had secret meetings with Mandela whilst he was underground. She was later banned and put in house arrest. All of this gave her the insight and drive to write this history of the ANC.