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Niue 1 dollar Christmas Star Shaped silver coin with zircons 2010 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country: Niue Metal Purity: Ag925 Box: Blister:ﾠYes Year of Issue: 2010 Weight: 28,28 CoA: Yes Face Value: 1 dollar Dimensions: 44 Quality: Proof Mintage: 15,000 New coin with capsule, CoA and blister packing In Christian tradition, the Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star,[1] revealed the birth of Jesus to the Biblical Magi, and later led them to Bethlehem. The star appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where astrologers from the east are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask where the king of the Jews had been born. Herod, following a verse from the Book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, directs them to Bethlehem, to the south of Jerusalem. The star leads them to Jesus' home in the town, where they worship him and give him gifts. The wise men are then given a divine warning not to return to Herod so they return home by a different route. ____________________________________________________ Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.

In 2012  the South African Army celebrated its 100th birthday. What started out as a small, ill-equipped organisation grew into the most powerful army on the continent by the 1980s. Springboks, Troepies and Cadres tells the story of the SA army in telling the stories of the men who shaped it. A divergent group of soldiers, from general officers to ordinary foot soldiers, tells of the tragedies and triumphs of the battles they took part in. Their first-hand accounts vividly bring home the realities of being a soldier, while some of the officers divulge and discuss military strategy. The book is divided into four eras - World War I, World War II, the Border War and the post-1994 era. Historical battles, including Delville Wood (World War I) and El Alamein (World War II), come alive. The soldiers' stories have recurring themes: Through the army's entire history there was as an emphasis on keeping casualties to a minimum and a military ethos that glorified effectiveness rather than sacrifice. The author also takes a hard look at the state of the SA army in 2012 and the assortment of challenges it faces - from a lack of resources to racial tension and poor discipline. Yet, for the most part, these stories of the army offer a gripping and inspirational historical record. Paperback, 220 pages

Springboks, Troepies and Cadres: Stories Of The South African Army 1912-2012 - David Williams - 2012 - Paperback in good, clean and tight condition. Springboks, Troepies and Cadres tells the story of the SA army in telling the stories of the men who shaped it. A divergent group of soldiers, from general officers to ordinary foot soldiers, tells of the tragedies and triumphs of the battles they took part in. Their first-hand accounts vividly bring home the realities of being a soldier, while some of the officers divulge and discuss military strategy.

This is the first general history of the concentration camps of the Anglo-Boer or South African War in over fifty years, and the first to use in depth the very rich and extensive official documents in South African and British archives. It provides a fresh perspective on a topic that has understandably aroused huge emotions because of the great numbers of Afrikaners, especially women and children, who died in the camps. This fascinating social history overturns many of the previously held assumptions and conclusions on all sides, and is sure to stimulate debate.    Rather than viewing the camps simply as the product of the scorched-earth policies of the war, the author sets them in the larger context of colonialism at the end of the 19th century, arguing that British views on poverty, poor relief and the management of colonial societies all shaped their administration. The book also attempts to explain why the camps were so badly administered in the first place, and why reform was so slow, suggesting that divided responsibility, ignorance, political opportunism and a failure to understand the needs of such institutions all played their part.    Since the original research arose from a project on the medical history of the camps, funded by the Wellcome Trust, there is a particularly strong focus on health and medicine, looking not only at the causes of mortality in the camps, but at the ideas which shaped the culture of the doctors and nurses ministering to the Boers.    The author has also used material derived from a database of the camp registers to argue, somewhat controversially, that the camp inmates were primarily landless bywoners, rather members of the middle classes, as people like Emily Hobhouse implied, and that the rather numerous men in the camps were young and able-bodied rather than the old men suggested in the conventional literature.   PAPERBACK, 391 pages. Published June 2013

Subtitle: South Africa's Champions of Change  Authors: Chia-Chao Wu, Sherilee Bridge, Sylvia Clow-Wilson, Jackie Serrao and Taryn Mackay Foreword: Vuyo Jack Publisher: Double Storey () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 264 Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.7 x 1.8 cm +++ by Chia-Chao Wu, Sherilee Bridge, Sylvia Clow-Wilson, Jackie Serrao and Taryn Mackay +++ Trailblazers are South African men and women in business who have taken the path less traveled and made it easier for others to follow. They are black business leaders who have overcome enormous adversity to become the captains of industry. Each of the Top 50 has been profiled, most of them through in-depth interviews that reveal their backgrounds, the path they climbed to the summits they now occupy, and the philosophy that has kept them steadfast on their course.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Short Description This sword commemorates King Richard the Lionhearted also known as as Richard I of England, born September 8, 1157 and ascended the throne of England on July 6, 1189 and ruled until his death April 6, 1199. Description This sword commemorates King Richard the Lionhearted also known as as Richard I of England, born September 8, 1157 and ascended the throne of England on July 6, 1189 and ruled until his death April 6, 1199. At age 16, Prince Richard was already commanding his own army, putting down rebellions in Poitou against his father,King Henry II. Richard became known as Coeur de Lion or, Richard the Lionheart, even before his accession, at the beginning of the Third Crusade when Philip of France was compared with a lamb and Richard with a lion. King Richard the Lion Hearted was a generous knight and a wise politician, but above all a great soldier. His own personal ability was a source of inspiration for his men in battle and he was a beloved hero of his subjects. The King Richard the Lionheart Sword by Marto of Toledo Spain has a stainless steel blade with the upper half ornamented with engravings in 24K gold. The cast metal hilt has the quillons ornamented with two 24K Gold plated winged dragons and the coat-of-arms of England. In the centre of the gold plated lobated pommel there is a pewter toned sculpted face of a lion in relief with blood red jewel eyes, whilst the handgrip is wrapped with crossing of distressed leather strips with silver plated flower shaped buttons. Marto was founded in 1961 in the old district of Toledo and certifies all swords are designed, developed and manufactured in Toledo-Spain by it's skilled and recognised artists, craftsmen and sword masters that join traditional handicraft with the most modern techniques and manufacture the finest decorative swords available in the world today. Features SKU MT-753 Colour Brown Overall Length 101 cm Brand MARTO Warranty Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship, however excludes normal wear and tear and misuse. Maintenance. Please note: This product is sourced from a supplier based in South Africa. It will be released to you within 3 days of purchase.   Catch the footsteps to access our other products!