A Short History of South Africa

De: Gail Nattrass

Narrado por: Sarah Jane Woodward

South Africa is popularly perceived as the most influential nation in Africa - a gateway to an entire continent for finance, trade and politics, and a crucial mediator in its neighbours’ affairs.

On the other hand, post-Apartheid dreams of progress and reform have, in part, collapsed into a morass of corruption, unemployment and criminal violence. A Short History of South Africa is a brief, general account of the history of this most complicated and fascinating country - from the first evidence of hominid existence to the wars of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries that led to the establishment of modern South Africa, the horrors of Apartheid and the optimism following its collapse, as well as the prospects and challenges for the future.

This highly listenable account is the culmination of a lifetime of researching and teaching the broad spectrum of South African history.

Nattrass’ passion for her subject shines through, whether she is elucidating the listener on early humans in the cradle of humankind or describing the tumultuous 20th-century processes that shaped the democracy that is South Africa today.

©2017 Text: Gail Nattrass; Published edition: Jonathan Ball Publishers (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

Good general introduction

It was very well read - a good narrator choice. The story was interesting but quite compressed. Not the most inspiring book though.

Very informative summary.

Seems like a great background though it paints a rosy picture of the Dutch and British colonization.

Biased and misleading

This book cannot be taken seriously and was probably edited by the ANC before release