Author: WHEATCROFT, GEOFFREY
Title: The Randlords, the Men Who Made South Africa
Description: Johannesburg, South Africa: Jonathan Ball Paperbacks, 1986. 1st Edition Thus. Paperback. Rare paperback.Looks never read. Fully indexed. In archival sleeve for protection.The story of the men who built the South African gold and diamond mining industries--the Victorians Rhodes, Beir, Barnato, and Robinson to the present day Oppenheimers. Also the story of the country. It was on the Rand that the whole modern economy and society of South Africa was created. the Randloards' lives were colourful, their legacy ambiguous. (from the cover) Item now in archival sleeve to preserve and protect condition. Our photo's/scans are of the actual item being sold, not a borrowed image! We provide free delivery tracking and ship daily or next business day!; Photographs; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 314 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

Keywords: Mining Diamonds Apartide Africa


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