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  HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET;15.5 X 24 CM;PUBLISHED IN 1973;451 PAGES WITH  B&W PHOTOS;PLEASE SEE IMAGE OF THE INSIDE FOLD OF THE DUST JACKET FOR A SYNOPSIS OF THE CONTENTS;BOOK IN A GOOD CONDITION AND INTERNALLY CLEAN.

Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of the Zulu Kingdom in the Nineteenth Century Author: John Laband Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers () Edition: First Edition Binding: Softcover ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good - cover slightly scuffed Pages: 517 Dimensions: cm +++ by John Laband +++ Rope of Sand is John Laband's magisterial account of the dramatic emergence and tragic decline of the Zulu kingdom in the nineteenth century. It is the culmination of fifteen years of research and fieldwork.   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.

Subtitle: Life and Times of Winnie Mandela Author: Emma Gilbey  Publisher: Vintage () ISBN-10: ISBN-13:   Condition: As New Binding: Softcover Pages: 328 Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.3 cm +++ by Emma Gilbey +++ "Emma Gilbey's carefully researched and fluently written book charts Winnie's gradual rise from rural teacher's daughter in the Transkei to political prima donna in Soweto, and explains in readable form the complex backdrop to her sudden fall from grace. It is an honest attempt to determine how a fundamentally decent - albeit haughty, headstrong and ambitious - woman, became an apologist for some of the worst excesses of black South Africa's armed struggle. For those who want to understand why, this book should be required reading" - Daily Telegraph.   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.

Author: Richard Overy Publisher: Quercus () ISBN-10: X ISBN-13: Condition: Fine Binding: Softcover Pages: 465 Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3.2 cm +++ by Richard Overy +++ The Third Reich: A Chronicle charts the rise and fall of Nazi power in a concise and compelling narrative of the period, amplified by extensive quotations from documents, letters, diaries and oral testimony. Authoritative, informative and written by a scholar steeped in knowledge of the period, The Third Reich: A Chronicle brings the bloody realities of war, conquest and genocide vividly to life.   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.

Subtitle: The South African Civics Movement and the Transition to Democracy  Editor: Glenn Adler and Jonny Steinberg   Series: International Political Economy Series Publisher: Macmillan () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 253 Dimensions: 22.3 x 14.3 x 2.3 cm +++ edited by Glenn Adler and Jonny Steinberg +++ In the s South Africa's urban townships exploded into insurrection led by youth and residents' organizations that collectively became known as the 'civics movement'. The apartheid government never recovered. Ironically this movement has found great difficulty finding a place for itself in the post-apartheid order it helped create. The high levels of participation by township residents - which civics' very form demanded - was era-bound. The civics relied on the drama of the times and the presence of an enemy, and have been unable to adapt to the role of a voluntary association in a liberal polity. This volume charts the rise and fall of the movement in the transition to, and consolidation of, a democracy in South Africa.   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.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days This is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS "Oakville," a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat. From its creation through its christening off the shores of its namesake town, its exploits at sea, the famous encounter with "U94," and the ship's lackluster end, "Oakville's" is a story that showcases not only our nation s proud naval heritage, but also the importance of remembrance. "Oakville's Flower" sets the scene of naval war in the Atlantic the battles between convoys, stealthy U-boats, and the lowly corvettes that formed the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy. We follow"Oakville," one of those corvettes, through its rise and fall as a Canadian naval legend, to its revival in the town of Oakville, championed by the local Sea Cadet Corps that shares its name and safeguards its legacy." Features Summary This is an in-depth look at the history and legacy of HMCS "Oakville," a Canadian World War II corvette that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic, and was one of the few corvettes to sink a U-boat... Author Sean E. Livingston Publisher Dundurn Group Release date Pages 168 ISBN ISBN

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Published in hardback as THE ART OF BETRAYAL and fully updated for the paperback edition. The British Secret Service has been cloaked in secrecy and shrouded in myth since it was created a hundred years ago. Our understanding of what it is to be a spy has been largely defined by the fictional worlds of James Bond and John le Carre. THE ART OF BETRAYAL provides a unique and unprecedented insight into this secret world and the reality that lies behind the fiction. It tells the story of how the secret service has changed since the end of World War II and by focusing on the people and the relationships that lie at the heart of espionage, revealing the danger, the drama, the intrigue, the moral ambiguities and the occasional comedy that comes with working for British intelligence. From the defining period of the early Cold War through to the modern day, MI6 has undergone a dramatic transformation from a gung-ho, amateurish organisation to its modern, no less controversial, incarnation. Gordon Corera reveals the triumphs and disasters along the way. The grand dramas of the Cold War and after - the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the 11 September attacks and the Iraq war - are the backdrop for the human stories of the individual spies whose stories form the centrepiece of the narrative. But some of the individuals featured here, in turn, helped shape the course of those events. Corera draws on the first-hand accounts of those who have spied, lied and in some cases nearly died in service of the state. They range from the spymasters to the agents they ran to their sworn enemies. Many of these accounts are based on exclusive interviews and access. From Afghanistan to the Congo, from Moscow to the back streets of London, these are the voices of those who have worked on the front line of Britain's secret wars. And the truth is often more remarkable than the fiction. Features Summary The secret history of MI6 - from the Cold War to the present day. Author Gordon Corera Publisher Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd) Release date Pages 496 ISBN ISBN

Walking Proud the Louis Luyt autobiography The controversial story of a poor farm boy who grew up to be a controversial figure in business, politics and rugby. Luyt boldly explores subjects such as his clash with SAB, his involvement in the rise and fall of Triomf, the fertiliser giant, his involvement in The Citizen newspaper and the Information Scandal, Squaring up against ex-President Nelson Mandela and the triumph World cup of and the disappointment that followed. Don Nelson Publishers, First edition p. Condition: Paperback, very good condition, well-bound very slight shelf edge wear. Packaging and Postage R28 (in SA). POSTING WILL ONLY BE DONE ON FRIDAYS IN ORDER TO CUT OVERHEAD COSTS SUCH AS TRAVELLING (FUEL), PARKING FEES, PACKAGING AND POSTAGE, IN ORDER TO KEEP MY PRICES LOW AND REASONABLE FOR . Should you wish to make other arrangements or need a book(s)/item(s) urgently, please let me know. N.B.: It is cheaper to purchase more than one book at a time, as postage for the first 1 kg remains R28, and R6 per extra book after 1 kg. So do browse through my PoggioBooks BOB page.

A look at South African military operations during the apartheid years. It deals with all the top secret raids by Special Forces into surrounding African states, the political dynamics which led to them and the turbulent history of the times. This account tells not only the story of South Africa's Special Forces, it has also been described as the most important and frank history of South Africa itself during the apartheid years. Not only does it deal with military operations but it also explains the political dynamics that prompted them. It is wide ranging and covers the first counter-insurgency operations in Namibia in 1966, a commando raid on Dar-es-Salaam, the Fox Street Siege, South Africa's intervention into Angola in 1975 and subsequent pull-out, the rise of insurgency in Mozambique, South Africa's re-entry into Angola, strikes against SWAPO bases in Zambia, the training and assistance to UNITA, the fight against ZANLA and ZIPRA in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the fall of Rhodesia, how the SAS and Selous Scouts were reformed as Recce units in South Africa, the selection and training of special forces, the raid against the ANC at Matola in Mozambique, South African assistance to RENAMO and Recce operations in Mozambique, Lesotho, Cabinda, Botswana and Zambia. It also deals in detail with the final days of apartheid in South Africa and explains how close the country was to a right-wing coup d'etat. Paperback 608 pages b/w and colour illustrations Published December 2002

* ORIGINAL*  KOREAN WAR:  U.S.  SOLDIER'S PERSONAL EFFECTS (179th INFANTRY REGIMENT).   THIS LOT CONSISTS OF THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF A MR.  CLAYTON E. WALLER,  OF OKLAHOMA  IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.   MR. WALLER WAS A MEMBER OF THE 179th INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE U.S. NATIONAL GUARD - HAVING SEEN EXTENSIVE ACTION DURING THE KOREAN WAR (1950 - 1953).  THE 179th , OR OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE   "TOMAHAWKS " WERE INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE CAMPAIGNS AGAINST NORTH KOREAN & CHINESE COMMUNIST FORCES.   THE 179th INFANTRY REGIMENT  (In Omnia Paratus) ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING CAMPAIGNS DURING THE KOREAN WAR:   SECOND KOREAN WINTER KOREA, SUMMER - FALL 1952 THIRD KOREAN WINTER KOREA, SUMMER 1953.   MR.  CLAYTON E. WALLER WAS A RECIPIENT OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS: KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL w/   STAR DEVICE FOR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN:   THE FIRST U.N.  COUNTER OFFENSIVE (25 JAN. - 21 APR. 1951) THE KOREAN DEFENCE,  SUMMER-FALL (1 MAY - 30 NOV. 1952) KOREA, SUMMER (1 MAY - 27 JUL. 1953)   THE UNITED NATIONS (U.N.) MEDAL.     THE LOT CONTAINS:   A PAIR OF MILITARY ID "DOG TAGS" PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING: NAME, NATIONAL GUARD FORCE NUMBER, T50 (YEAR OF TETANUS SHOT), BLOOD GROUP AS   'B'  & NO RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE.   KSM RIBBON BAR WITH CAMPAIGN STAR DEVICE. 2 x UN KOREA MEDAL RIBBON BARS. 2 x 179th INFANTRY EPAULETTE BADGES. 6 x U.S. ARMY  COLLAR BADGES.   A RARE & MUCH SOUGHT AFTER COLLECTION OF GENUINE PERSONAL EFFECTS BELONGING TO A MEMBER OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES WHO ACTIVELY ENGAGED THE COMMUNIST FORCES DURING THE CONFLICT ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA.  AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE DISCERNING COLLECTOR TO OBTAIN A CRUCIAL PIECE OF MILITARY HISTORY THAT HAS SHAPED PAST AND CURRENT WORLD EVENTS.     FOREIGN BIDDERS TO PAY USING BOB BUCKS - QUOTED SHIPPING  NO COLLECTIONS PAYMENT IN 7 DAYS OR SNC SEE SHIPPING OPTIONS.