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A history of the African people of South Africa : from the early Iron Age to the 1970s / Paul Maylam

by Paul Maylam

This work synthesises extensive research into the history of African societies in South Africa. It provides a comprehensive overview of social and political developments within the region.

Accession 5994 ISBN 9780864860415 Publisher David Philip Publisher
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