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Learning from Robben Island

The Prison Writings of Govan Mbeki

Govan Mbeki author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:James Currey

Published:1st Jan '91

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With an Introduction by Colin Bundy. Published in association with the UWC Historical and Cultural Centre Project, Govan Mbeki's essays formed part of the political education programme that was developed on Robben Island, the 'university' for its political prisoners,such as those arrested and tried at the Rivonia Trials in 1964. 'These prison essays mark a victory in the continuing contest between the pen and the sword'. - Professor Colin Bundy in his Introduction North America: Ohio U Press; Southern Africa: David Philip/New Africa Books

These prison essays mark a victory in the continuing contest between the pen and the sword. - Professor in his Introduction -- Professor Colin Bundy in his Introduction

ISBN: 9780852553565

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 310g

232 pages