The Lion and the Springbok presents an account of the dynamics and divergences of the 'uneasy special relationship' of Britain and South Africa. From the bruising experience of the South African War (1899-1902) to South Africa's withdrawal from the Commonwealth in 1961, the authors chart this relationship in all its political, economic, cultural and geostrategic aspects. All the major disputes are discussed including the struggle for the High Commission Territories, the crisis over Seretse Khama's marriage and the transfer ...
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The Lion and the Springbok presents an account of the dynamics and divergences of the 'uneasy special relationship' of Britain and South Africa. From the bruising experience of the South African War (1899-1902) to South Africa's withdrawal from the Commonwealth in 1961, the authors chart this relationship in all its political, economic, cultural and geostrategic aspects. All the major disputes are discussed including the struggle for the High Commission Territories, the crisis over Seretse Khama's marriage and the transfer of the Simon's Town naval base. These issues trace, for the most part, a continuing deterioration in relations, as Afrikaner nationalist identity hardened and South African politics slid into the extremes of apartheid. The perceptions each side had of the other after 1948 are examined through representations in the media, and an epilogue considers the reasons for the return of the 'New South Africa' to the Commonwealth in 1994.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN: 9780521824538.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; Signed by Ronald Hyam, with a letter placed within the book. "Dear Eamon, This is the African edition, with a bastardised cover design, so I've wrapped it up in the proper dust jacket of the English Edition. Not much here to interest you, I'm afraid, but the Introduction might be worth 15 minutes of your Time. Don't miss notes 38, 62, 95 and especially 89, of which I am inordinately proud! Love, R? ? " Publication of 379 pages. There is a soft dust jacket cover on the wraps. The wraps are a touch edge worn. Internally the page are clean and complete. The text is legible. The binding is excellent. GK.
