Bibliograph

Dare not linger, the presidential years, by Nelson Mandela and Mandla Langa ; with a prologue by Graça Machel

Type

Label

Dare not linger, the presidential years, by Nelson Mandela and Mandla Langa ; with a prologue by Graça Machel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 687-740)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmapsplates

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Dare not linger

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1006529336

Responsibility statement

by Nelson Mandela and Mandla Langa ; with a prologue by Graça Machel

Series statement

Thorndike Press large print biographies and memoirs

Sub title

the presidential years

Summary

In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first president of a democratic South Africa, committed to serving only a single five-year term. During his presidency, he and his government ensured that all of South Africa's citizens became equal before the law, and laid the foundation for turning a country riven by centuries of colonialism and apartheid into a fully functioning democracy. This volume draws on the memoir Mandela began as he prepared to leave office. Langa completed the unfinished draft, using detailed notes that Mandela made as events were unfolding

Table Of Contents

The challenge of freedom -- Negotiating democracy -- A free and fair election -- Getting into the union buildings -- National unity -- The presidency and the Constitution -- Parliament -- Traditional leadership and democracy -- Transformation of the state -- Reconciliation -- Social and economic transformation -- Negotiating the media -- On the African and world stages -- Epilogue

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