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Book SynopsisWhen the first South Africa came about in 1910, black people were keen to see the principle of non-racialism entrenched in the constitution that was drawn up for the new Union. This is the story of that struggle. Its centrepiece is a lively account of a delegation that travelled to London in mid-1909 to lobby for a non-racial constitution.
Trade Review'This is a very well-written, lively and interesting account, with vivid descriptions and fascinating information about individuals. It is a great story, one that has been told in outline before, but this tells it from a number of new angles, is now the most comprehensive account, one that is well-researched, and draws on a host of recent relevant secondary works along with primary research.' - Professor Christopher Saunders, University of Cape Town
Table of Contents1: Setting sail; 2: South Africa's troubled century; 3: Scorched earth and broken promises; 4: From war to Union; 5: London: Friends and allies; 6: London: Campaigning for non-racialism; 7: London: The parliamentary struggle; 8: London: Gandhi's campaign; 9: 'The blow has fallen': The reality of Union; 10: Gandhi: Defeat and victory; 11: Aftermath: The road to war; 12: Conclusion.
