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The biography explores the lives of three pivotal figures in 19th-century South Africa, each representing distinct cultural identities: Kruger, akin to a Biblical patriarch; Lobengula, a black priest-king; and Rhodes, embodying British imperialism. Their intertwined stories reflect the complex dynamics of land, power, and identity during a transformative period in South African history. Through their contrasting perspectives, the book delves into the broader themes of conflict and coexistence among diverse cultures.
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African Portraits: A Biography of Paul Kruger, Cecil Rhodes and Lobengula, Stuart Cloete
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- African Portraits: A Biography of Paul Kruger, Cecil Rhodes and Lobengula
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stuart Cloete
- Publisher
- Simon Publications, LLC
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN13
- 9781931541084
- Category
- World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The biography explores the lives of three pivotal figures in 19th-century South Africa, each representing distinct cultural identities: Kruger, akin to a Biblical patriarch; Lobengula, a black priest-king; and Rhodes, embodying British imperialism. Their intertwined stories reflect the complex dynamics of land, power, and identity during a transformative period in South African history. Through their contrasting perspectives, the book delves into the broader themes of conflict and coexistence among diverse cultures.