Kingdom of Swaziland Studies in Political History

Name: Kingdom of Swaziland Studies in Political History
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ISBN: 9780313306709

ISBN-10: 0313306702

ISBN-13: 9780313306709

Edition: 1999

Authors: D. Hugh Gillis

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A scholarly and engaging study, this history of Swaziland, by an author who spent many years in the kingdom, presents a vivid account of the interplay of politics and personalities along the passage to post-colonial independence. From the early stages of Swazi occupation of the present-day kingdom to the accession of Sobhuza II as king in 1921, this book traces problems in consolidating leadership under the Dlamini chieftaincy and examines the infuence of Boer and British settlers, and of mining and commercial interests, on Swazi culture and governance. It recounts the story of a thriving small nation that sought to maintain traditional customs and institutions in the face of a powerful…

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List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 3/30/1999
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Size: 6.13" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 0.990
Language: English



Illustrations


Preface


Chronology


Introduction



The Ngwane-Swazi



Expanding and Consolidating



Boundaries: The Transvaal



Boundaries: Portuguese Territory



The Concessions Scramble



Independence Fades



Governing by Committee



Politics in Flux



The Boer Administration



Assassination: The King's Part?



War in South Africa



The British Takeover



Annexation or Protectorate?



A Test of Wills



Partition Carried Through



Regency to Kingship


Glossary


Notes


Archival and Library Sources


Recent Books on Swaziland


Index