Sol Plaatje: A Life of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, 1876-1932 (Reconsiderations in Southern African History) Timber Press ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0767915472

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0767915472

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0758287445

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Sol Plaatje: A Life of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, 1876-1932 (Reconsiderations in Southern African History) Timber Press ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0767915472While the story of modern South Africa has long captured global attention, the story of one of its key forefathers has been eclipsed by those of more iconic political figures. In Sol Plaatje: A Life, Brian Willan restores to history the importance of a remarkable man whose contributions as an intellectual, politician, teacher, linguist, and journalist expanded and advanced the vision of a common South Africa. Drawing on an extraordinary range of