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Spear of the Nation: Umkhonto weSizwe

South Africa’s Liberation Army, 1960s–1990s

by Janet Cherry ...

Series series Ohio Short Histories of Africa
Umkhonto weSizwe, Spear of the Nation, was arguably the last of the great liberation armies of the twentieth century—but it never got to “march triumphant into Pretoria.” MK—as it was known—was the armed wing of the African National Congress, South Africa’s liberation movement, that challenged the South African apartheid government. A small group of revolutionaries committed to the seizure of ... Read more

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Umkhonto weSizwe, Spear of the Nation, was arguably the last of the great liberation armies of the twentieth century—but it never got to “march triumphant into Pretoria.” MK—as it was known—was the armed wing of the African National Congress, South Africa’s liberation movement, that challenged the South African apartheid government. A small group of revolutionaries committed to the seizure of
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Labour Disrupted

Reflections on the future of work in South Africa

by Malehoko Tshoaedi, Christine Bischoff, Andries Bezuidenhout, Janet Cherry, Nomkhosi Xulu-Gama, Mondli Hlatshwayo, Aisha Lorgat, Babalwa Magoqwana0, John Mashayamombe1, Mpho Mmadi2, Siphelo Ngcwangu3, Sandla Nomvete4, Jantjie Xaba5, Lucien van der Walt6, Edward Webster7 ...

Analyses the fragmentation and future of labour movements in South Africa and globally in the context of globalisation, the fourth industrial revolution and the Covid-19 pandemic. ... Read more

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Analyses the fragmentation and future of labour movements in South Africa and globally in the context of globalisation, the fourth industrial revolution and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The Making of an African Working Class - Port Elizabeth 1925 - 1963

by Janet Cherry ...

The first comprehensive social, economic and political history of the development of Nelson Mandela Bay in the twentieth century, this book traces the making of an urban black working class in the industrial and commercial sectors of the economy. It draws on archival and oral history sources to examine how this new proletariat organised against both capital and the apartheid state. Class, gender ... Read more

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The first comprehensive social, economic and political history of the development of Nelson Mandela Bay in the twentieth century, this book traces the making of an urban black working class in the industrial and commercial sectors of the economy. It draws on archival and oral history sources to examine how this new proletariat organised against both capital and the apartheid state. Class, gender
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Blot on the Landscape and Centre of Resistance: A Social and Economic History of Korsten

by Janet Cherry ...

At the height of apartheid in South Africa, a small suburb in the city of Port Elizabeth became a thorn in the side of the government. While the country was systematically racially divided, Korsten persisted as a non-racial enclave. The story of this community and it's unique place in South African history is told through contemporary sources and the recollections of residents. ... Read more

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At the height of apartheid in South Africa, a small suburb in the city of Port Elizabeth became a thorn in the side of the government. While the country was systematically racially divided, Korsten persisted as a non-racial enclave. The story of this community and it's unique place in South African history is told through contemporary sources and the recollections of residents.
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My Revision Notes: Edexcel AS/A-level History: Britain transformed, 1918-97

by Peter Clements ...

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Target success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, s... ... Read more

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Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: HistoryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Target success in Edexcel AS/A-level History with this proven formula for effective, structured revision; key content coverage is combined with exam preparation activities and exam-style questions to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, s...
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British Politics

A Beginner's Guide

by Richard S. Grayson ...

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No one saw it coming. No pundit, no pollster and no political leader predicted David Cameron’s Conservative Party would win a majority of seats in Parliament and his three main opponents would resign as party leaders. The consequences of the coalition also became clear as the Liberal Democrats fell dramatically from grace, and lost their spot as Britain’s third party. And despite Scotland voting ... Read more

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No one saw it coming. No pundit, no pollster and no political leader predicted David Cameron’s Conservative Party would win a majority of seats in Parliament and his three main opponents would resign as party leaders. The consequences of the coalition also became clear as the Liberal Democrats fell dramatically from grace, and lost their spot as Britain’s third party. And despite Scotland voting
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The Politics and Economics of Decolonization in Africa

The Failed Experiment of the Central African Federation

by Andrew Cohen ...

The slow collapse of the European colonial empires after 1945 provides one of the great turning points of twentieth century history. With the loss of India however, the British under Harold Macmillan attempted to enforce a 'second' colonial occupation - supporting the efforts of Sir Andrew Cohen of the Colonial Office to create a Central African Federation. Drawing on newly released archival ... Read more

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The slow collapse of the European colonial empires after 1945 provides one of the great turning points of twentieth century history. With the loss of India however, the British under Harold Macmillan attempted to enforce a 'second' colonial occupation - supporting the efforts of Sir Andrew Cohen of the Colonial Office to create a Central African Federation. Drawing on newly released archival
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British General Elections Since 1964

Diversity, Dealignment, and Disillusion

by David Denver, Mark Garnett ...

This book reviews the history of British general elections since 1964, charting the changes in voters and parties at every step. In parallel, it shows how electoral analysts have responded to these developments. This fully revised and updated edition examines the general elections of 2015, 2017, and 2019 in the context of the momentous referendums on Scottish independence (2014) and EU membership ... Read more

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This book reviews the history of British general elections since 1964, charting the changes in voters and parties at every step. In parallel, it shows how electoral analysts have responded to these developments. This fully revised and updated edition examines the general elections of 2015, 2017, and 2019 in the context of the momentous referendums on Scottish independence (2014) and EU membership
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Scottish Home Rule

The Answer to Scotland's Constitutional Question

by Ben Thomson ...

A proponent of Scottish Home Rule offers a clear and concise introduction to the merits of the policy and the history of the movement.Every debate about the Scottish constitution should include the topic of Scottish Home Rule, and if there is to be another referendum in Scotland then Home Rule should be one of the options on the ballot paper. Yet, for all its importance, Home Rule is not widely ... Read more

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A proponent of Scottish Home Rule offers a clear and concise introduction to the merits of the policy and the history of the movement.Every debate about the Scottish constitution should include the topic of Scottish Home Rule, and if there is to be another referendum in Scotland then Home Rule should be one of the options on the ballot paper. Yet, for all its importance, Home Rule is not widely
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The State in New Zealand, 1840-198

Socialism without Doctrines?

by Michael Bassett ...

In this innovative study Michael Bassett, historian and former politician, explores how and why the state became such an active and interventionist player in New Zealand life, developing, subsidising and regulating the economy and protecting citizens from the cradle to the grave. He looks in detail at the many schemes in which a paternalistic government became involved, especially the extensive ... Read more

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In this innovative study Michael Bassett, historian and former politician, explores how and why the state became such an active and interventionist player in New Zealand life, developing, subsidising and regulating the economy and protecting citizens from the cradle to the grave. He looks in detail at the many schemes in which a paternalistic government became involved, especially the extensive
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John Major: An Unsuccessful Prime Minister?

Reappraising John Major

Edited by Kevin Hickson, Ben Williams ...

This year marks the twentieth anniversary of one of the most momentous general elections this country has ever seen. John Major's defeat in 1997 ended a record eighteen years of Tory government, prompting accusations of failure and ignominy.A controversial leader, Major oversaw numerous crises in international and domestic policy. Between 1990 and 1997, he presided over Britain's participations in ... Read more

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This year marks the twentieth anniversary of one of the most momentous general elections this country has ever seen. John Major's defeat in 1997 ended a record eighteen years of Tory government, prompting accusations of failure and ignominy.A controversial leader, Major oversaw numerous crises in international and domestic policy. Between 1990 and 1997, he presided over Britain's participations in
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United Nation

The case for integrating Ireland

by Frank Connolly ...

One hundred years after the Anglo-Irish Treaty and partition, after thirty years of Troubles, the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit, the debate on Irish unity has intensified. But what could a united country look like and what would it mean for people north and south of the border? Considering health, education, the economy, cultural identity and the arts, constitutional change and international ... Read more

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One hundred years after the Anglo-Irish Treaty and partition, after thirty years of Troubles, the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit, the debate on Irish unity has intensified. But what could a united country look like and what would it mean for people north and south of the border? Considering health, education, the economy, cultural identity and the arts, constitutional change and international
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