mandela, nelson

Examines important accomplishments and events in the history of African-Americans with a focus on the status of the African-American people in the last decades of the twentieth century. Includes short biographies of notable men and women, a glossary, a list of related Internet sites, and other resources.

A photographic history of the life, experiences, and achievements of former South African president Nelson Mandela, that examines his early days as a lawyer and activist, political prisoner, and later years as a humanitarian and leader of civil rights.

A biography of the former South African political prisoner. ..

A biography of the son of a Thembu chief who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.

An illustrated narrative of Nelson Mandela's fight against oppression in South Africa, from his imprisonment for public protest after the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, to his release from prison and election as president in the 1990s.

A biography of the Black South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa, told in the context of the history of his country.

A biography of the imprisoned leader of the African National Congress who, with his wife Winnie, continues to struggle for black majority rights in South Africa.

Examines the life and career of the South African civil rights leader and his impact on race relations in his country.

Describes how early in his presidency Mandela sought to symbolically unite South Africa's black and white citizens by having the nation host rugby's first World Cup. He enlisted South Africa's national team, the Springboks, to participate, and the team's improbable run to the World Cup finals attracted and united many fans, black and white.

Chronicles the life of South African leader Nelson Mandela, discussing his childhood in a strong Xhosa family and clan, education, work with the African National Congress, marriage, political causes, years as president, the time he spent in jail, and other related topics.