Grammars of Colonialism

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Focusing on the role of language in colonial power dynamics, this book explores the representations of Xhosa and Zulu within the context of 18th and 19th-century South Africa. It highlights how colonial linguistics not only facilitated the establishment of colonial authority but also exposed underlying instabilities within that system. Through this analysis, the work sheds light on the complex interplay between language, identity, and colonialism in South African history.