Hannes Wessels gives the reader an overview of the history of the white man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe, under the auspices of the British government led by then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he ...
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Hannes Wessels gives the reader an overview of the history of the white man in southern Africa with detailed emphasis on the Rhodesian story through the life and times of PK van der Byl, one of the major players in a political drama that ended in the accession to power of Robert Mugabe, under the auspices of the British government led by then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. By his very nature PK was controversial and confrontational. This account is likely to give offence to some because it portrays him as bluntly as he was in real life. Much can be contested about PK van der Byl but few will dispute he was an extremely colourful character with a devilish sense of humour. This memoir covers his life with a full flourish while doing nothing to detract from the seriousness of the international political and military conflict in which he was engaged. The reader will glean new information on a highly controversial subject and emerge with a more sympathetic understanding of what PK van der Byl and his colleagues did and strove for. The human tragedy that has followed the removal from power of Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Front party will almost certainly force the reader to deal with some uncomfortable conclusions, of value to anyone sincere about grappling with the volatile and deeply troubling challenges that confront all Africans today. About the Author Hannes Wessels was born in 1956 in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. He saw action in the Rhodesian bush war before acquiring a law degree and today lives in Darling in the Western Cape of South Africa.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 6x0x9; Signed by the author in ink on the half title page. The wraps are shelf rubbed with creasing along the edges. The binding is secure. Ink inscription from a previous owner on the back of the half title page. There are no other ink inscriptions or annotations. r*08/10/2024 JHK.
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Good. Cover has some shelf wear. The half title page has some small tears. No handwriting, highlighting or notes on the pages. A few pages and the textblock have some light rubbing, and some pages are creased on the corners. Book is very useable with a solid shape and spine. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
