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From one of South Africa's foremost nonfiction writers, a deeply researched, shattering new account of Nelson Mandela's relationship with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Drawing on never-before-seen material, Steinberg reveals the fractures and stubborn bonds at the heart of a volatile and grou...

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Main Author: Steinberg, Jonny, 1970- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2023].
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Mandela, Nelson, > 1918-2013 > Marriage.
Mandela, Winnie > Marriage.
Anti-apartheid activists > South Africa > Biography.
Women anti-apartheid activists > South Africa > Biography.
Political prisoners > South Africa > Biography.
Political prisoners' spouses > South Africa > Biography.
Politicians > South Africa > Biography.
Women politicians > South Africa > Biography.
South Africa > Biography.
HISTORY / Africa / General.
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Summary:From one of South Africa's foremost nonfiction writers, a deeply researched, shattering new account of Nelson Mandela's relationship with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Drawing on never-before-seen material, Steinberg reveals the fractures and stubborn bonds at the heart of a volatile and ground-breaking union, a very modern political marriage which was performed on the world stage.
Item Description:"A Borzoi book."
Physical Description:xxii, 550 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780525656852
0525656855