Author: Benson, Mary
Title: The African Patriots : The Story of the African National Congress of South Africa
Description: London, Faber & Faber, (1963). orig. cloth, dustwrapper. 22x14cm, 310,(8) pp, In a rubbed & stained dustwrapper.. 8pp photoplates, textual map. Rubbed. Some rear cover dents & warping. Good. ¶ Contents: Prologue 1880-1910: Trends & Attitudes; 1910-1912: The Foundation; 1912-1918: Land & Loyalty; 1918-1924: Passive Resistance & Missed Opportunities; 1924-1929: Philosophies on Trial; 1930-1935: The Depression & Divisions; 1936: Honourable Trusteeship; 1936-1940: Silver Jubilee & Beginnings of Revival; 1940-1943: Reorganization at a Time of Ferment; 1943-1944: The Youth League; 1944-1946: African Claims; 1946: The Indians Lead the Struggle; 1946: The Great Mine Strike; 1946-1948: African Internationalism vs. Afrikaner Isolationism; 1948: Nationalism Breeds Nationalism; 1949-1951: The Programme of Action; 1952: The Defiance Campaign; 1953: Aftermath; 1954: Talk of Freedom; 1955-1956: Women Under Way; 1956-1957: Treason? - & Decline; 1958: Isms & Fragmentation; 1959: Resurgence Under Lutuli; 1960: Africa Year in South Africa; Epilogue: 1961:Verdict on the A.N.C.; 1961-1963: An Indestructable Spirit.

Keywords: African Political Hisgtory, South Africa, Liberation Movement, Independence, Political Movements, Politics, History, National Congress,