The Founders: The Origins of the ANC and the Struggle for Democracy in South Africa

Founded in1912, the African National Congress worked tirelessly to promote democracy and protect the rights of South Africa's black population. Using a combination of armed struggle and conciliation, the ANC formed broad political alliances that ensured its victory in the 1994 general election and established Nelson Mandela as the first democratically elected president of South Africa. When he cast his own vote in this historic election, Mandela is said to have paid his respects at the memorial

Author: André Odendaal
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Published: 11/19/2013
Pages: 616
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 2.00d
ISBN: 9780813143149

Review Citation(s):
Choice 05/01/2014

About the Author

André Odendaal is an honorary professor in history and heritage studies at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. The founding director of the Mayibuye Centre and the Robben Island Museum, he is the author of a number of books, including Vukani Bantu! and The Story of an African Game.

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