South African Cultural Observatory

Govan Mbeki : learning from Robben Island

Reference: 2016/0435
Category Culture
Subtitle Prison writings of Govan Mbeki, The
Author Bundy, Colin
Acc Num 2016/0435
Location BUN CUL
Media Type Social History
Publisher NB Publishers (Human & Rousseau)
Subjects The prison writings of Govan Mbeki
Language English
Date of of Publication 2015
ISBN 978-0-7957-0732-2
Edition
Series
Pages 336
Hardcover No
Illustrated No
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