From the author of The Fate of Africa: a dramatic account of the exploits of anthropologists, archaeologists, and other scientists striving to uncover the mysteries of human origins
A biography of the noted South Africa leader traces his life, his role in the resistance to apartheid, his long imprisonment, and his presidency, and attempts to separate the man from the myth.
Fifty years ago, as Europe's colonial powers withdrew, Africa moved with enormous hope and fervor toward democracy and economic independence. Dozens of new states were launched amid much jubilation a
