Mandela: The Aristocrat and the Revolution

The first biography of Nelson Mandela written by an African scholar, this groundbreaking book offers a radically de-mythologized take on a global icon of anticolonial liberation struggles. Leading sociologist Xolela Mangcu draws on original interviews and archival research - as well as on his own unique understanding of the complexities of Black South African culture - to offer an important corrective account of Mandela's identity, character, and political career. Mangcu not only sets the r...