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The People's Paper: A Centenary History and Anthology of Abantu-Batho
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Paperback. This much-awaited volume uncovers the long-lost pages of the major African multi-lingual newspaper, Abantu-Batho. Editor(s): Limb, Peter, PhD. Num Pages: 592 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; HBJH; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1005.
This much-awaited volume uncovers the long-lost pages of the major African multi-lingual newspaper, Abantu-Batho. Founded in 1912 by African National Congress convener Pixley Seme, with assistance from the Swazi Queen, it was published until 1931, attracting the cream of African politicians, journalists, and poets S.E.K Mqhayi, Nontsizi Mgqwetho and Robert Grendon. In its pages burning issues of the day were articulated alongside cultural by-ways. Comprising both essays on and texts from the paper, it explores the complex movements and individuals that emerged. The essays contribute rich, new material to provide clearer insights into South African politics and intellectual life. The ... Read more
This much-awaited volume uncovers the long-lost pages of the major African multi-lingual newspaper, Abantu-Batho. Founded in 1912 by African National Congress convener Pixley Seme, with assistance from the Swazi Queen, it was published until 1931, attracting the cream of African politicians, journalists, and poets S.E.K Mqhayi, Nontsizi Mgqwetho and Robert Grendon. In its pages burning issues of the day were articulated alongside cultural by-ways. Comprising both essays on and texts from the paper, it explores the complex movements and individuals that emerged. The essays contribute rich, new material to provide clearer insights into South African politics and intellectual life. The ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Wits University Press
Number of pages
592
Condition
New
Number of Pages
560
Place of Publication
Johannesburg, South Africa
ISBN
9781868145713
SKU
V9781868145713
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99-15
About
Peter Limb is Associate Professor and Africana Bibliographer at Michigan State University, USA. He has written widely on South African history. His recent books include A. B. Xuma’s Autobiography and Selected Essays and Correspondence (2012), The ANC’s Early Years (2010), Grappling with the Beast (2010), and Nelson Mandela: A Biography (2008).
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