Playing the enemy : Nelson Mandela and the game that made a nation
Carlin, John, 1956-2009
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On 24 June 1995, at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela stepped onto a rugby pitch and, in front of an audience of millions worldwide, a new era for South Africa began. This book tells the extraordinary story of how that moment became possible, tracing Mandela's history from Robben Island to Ellis Park.
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Imprint:
London : Atlantic, 2009.
Collation:
274 p., [8] p. of plates : 1 ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: New York: Penguin; London: Atlantic, 2008.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781843548607 (pbk)1843548607 (pbk)
Dewey class:
968'.065968.065
Local class:
968.065968.06
Language:
English
Subject:
Mandela, Nelson, 1918-Rugby football -- Political aspects -- South AfricaApartheid -- South Africa -- HistorySouth Africa -- History -- 20th centurySouth Africa -- History -- 1994-South Africa -- Race relationsSouth Africa -- Social conditions -- 1961-1994South Africa -- Social conditions -- 1994-South Africa -- Politics and government -- 20th century
BRN:
1358167