Bibliograph

Nelson Mandela, South African president and anti-apartheid activist, Susan Meyer

Type

Label

Nelson Mandela, South African president and anti-apartheid activist, Susan Meyer

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nelson Mandela

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Susan Meyer

Series statement

Spotlight on civic courage : heroes of conscience

Sub title

South African president and anti-apartheid activist

Summary

Nelson Mandela is a courageous figure who fought against the unjust regime of apartheid in his homeland of South Africa. Despite being imprisoned for his beliefs for twenty-seven years, Mandela worked tirelessly as an activist, philanthropist, and eventually as president of South Africa. Through accessible text and historic photographs, this book chronicles Mandela's incredible life and work while providing important background information on apartheid, the African National Congress, and nonviolent resistance. Mandela's struggles and ultimate triumph over adversity will resonate with readers as a heroic example of not giving up when all the odds are stacked against you

Target audience

adult

Classification