Download or read book 101 Amazing Nelson Mandela Facts written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to know all of the important facts about Nelson Mandela? Amongst many other things, the first democratically elected president of South Africa spent 27 years in jail, brought an end to apartheid in the country, and became one of the most celebrated public figures in human history. This easy-to-digest eBook gives you the information you need to know about prisoner number 46664 in handily organised sections. Whether you are writing a history project on Mandela or you just want to find out more about the man who united his country, this pocket-sized fact-book is an easy way to get the information you want fast!
Download or read book Nelson Mandela Biography written by Chris Dicker and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you believe there are no modern heroes - that fortitude and unselfish judgement in the face of adversity are out-of-date virtues, you need to read this book. Who would survive 27 years in prison without being vindictive and bitter? What he would have accomplished for 27 years if he was not in prison? This is the biography of an extraordinary human being - Nelson Mandela. Mandela has been at the center of the most compelling and inspiring political drama in the world. As president of the African National Congress and head of South Africa's antiapartheid movement, he was instrumental in moving the nation toward multiracial government and majority rule. The contents of this book sheds a light on Mandela's policies, values, and life, while making it an interesting read about this amazing man's struggle for freedom. Therefore, this biography on Nelson Mandela is a great educational book for children and adults in general. The bottom line is ... Mandela was one of the world's greatest men. In this biography, you'll develop as Mandela does, you'll learn as he learns, deal with violence and morality as he learned to do.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Paris Hilton written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-02-13 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you the world's biggest Paris Hilton fan? Or do you want to know everything there is to know about the socialite, model, singer, actress and DJ? If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are 101 amazing facts about everything, from her privileged upbringing to her extensive charity work, from her films to her music and so much more. The book is easily organised into sections so you can find the information you want fast and is perfect for all ages!
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2014-07-02 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Shakespeare wrote the world's first ever knock knock joke? How much of a ribbon worm's own body can it eat and still survive if it gets a little hungry? What unusual lost property has been handed in on the London Underground? And what surprising kind of song is the American national anthem based on? This absolutely fascinating book contains over one hundred facts covering various categories such as war, music, TV & film, ancient civilizations, royalty and many more. So whether you want to know which pirate ate a man’s beating heart, or what Lennon and McCartney’s unfinished play was called, then this is the book for you.
Download or read book Nelson Mandela written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and published by Little People, BIG DREAMS. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Download or read book Celebrity Biographies The Amazing Life Of Nelson Mandela Biography Series written by Matt Green and published by Matt Green. This book was released on with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in a small South African village. His father, a tribal chief, gave his son the name Rolihlahla. At the age of 7, he began his British education, and his teacher gave him the name Nelson. When his father died, Nelson was sent to live with the leader of the Thembu people. For more interesting facts you must read his biography. Grab your biography book now!
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Download or read book Nelson Mandela written by Peter Limb and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-02-28 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone should know the life story of Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders of all time, the first black president of South Africa, the most famous African, and a major world statesman. His inspiring life receives a fresh retelling in this new biography written especially for students and general readers. This volume is an enjoyable, authoritative, and balanced way to not only understand a great man, but also to understand a critical time in world history and race relations. Mandela's quest for racial justice for black South Africans as a leader of the African National Congress led to twenty-seven years of imprisonment. South African Apartheid consumed the attention of the world, coming to a head in the 1980s. With intense international pressure on the Apartheid government, Mandela was finally freed in 1990. Through the landmark presidency of South Africa and post Nobel Peace Prize years up until today, he has continued as a peacemaker and agent for change. Chapter 1 covers his birth into a strong Xhosa family and clan, with cultural, historical, and geographical context, and the next chapter follows his elite education path, taking into consideration the forces and people who helped shape the future leader. Chapter 3 discusses his law practice, African National Congress work, and his first wife. Chapters 4-6 continue with his growing political involvement and family. Chapter 7 and 8 deal with the long imprisonment and then freedom. The final chapters discuss his presidency and Nobel Peace Prize and life today. A timeline, photo essay, and selected bibliography complement the narrative.
Download or read book Nelson Mandela No Easy Walk to Freedom written by Barry Denenberg and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-12-27 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his tragic death at age 95 in 2013, Nelson Mandela's life is a tale of inspiration and courage. The most up-to-date biography of Nelson Mandela. This powerful biography provides an in-depth look at Nelson Mandela who grew up in a rural village in South Africa under racist apartheid rule--a regime heultimately helped overthrow.Denenberg explores the history of South Africa and its often violent struggle for civil rights, while tracing Mandela's role in that history. Lawyer, leader of the African National Congress, political prisoner who spent 26 years in jail, president--no one else has had such enormous influence on his fellow South Africans. Even beyond South Africa Nelson Mandela influenced freedom fighters everywhere.This latest biography traces Mandela's complete life story
Download or read book The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela written by E. L. Norry and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the first black president of South Africa. NELSON MANDELA is known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people. His childhood wish was granted when he became the first black president of South Africa, and an icon for hope, change and equality. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements. Collect them all: Collect them all! Michelle Obama Malala Yousafzai Stephen Hawking Neil Armstrong Katherine Johnson Anne Frank Mahatma Gandhi Rosa Parks Mary Seacole Coming in 2020: Greta Thunberg Alan Turing Freddie Mercury Serena Williams Steve Jobs Amelia Earhart Nelson Mandela
Download or read book Nelson Mandela written by Reggie Finlayson and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a biography of the black South African leader who became a civil rights activist, political prisoner, and president of South Africa.
Download or read book Nelson Mandela A Complete Biography written by Dr. Gaurav Gupta and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nelson Mandela remains an icon politician who led the struggle to replace an apartheid regime in South Africa with a multiracial democracy. He is remembered not so much for being the country's first black President, but for being the first to have galvanize an entire country against colonial oppression. Mandela's life is a lesson to those who fear hardship. He showed nothing worthwhile can be achieved without facing and indeed, surmounting hardships in life. He himself took all the hardships in his stride and saw the struggle through until the oppressive forces were compelled to yield. His charisma, self. deprecating sense of humour and above all, lack of bitterness over the harth treatment he endured are a testament to his towering global appeal. He never tried to take revenge, not even against those who tortured him. This book is a humble effort to trace Nelson Mandela's life, from his childhood and years in jail to his rise as President. It will inspire readers to follow the ideals and values of life cherished by this icon. remains an icon politician who led the struggle to replace an apartheid regime in South Africa with a multiracial democracy. He is remembered not so much for being the country's first black President, but for being the first to have galvanize an entire country against colonial oppression. Mandela's life is a lesson to those who fear hardship. He showed nothing worthwhile can be achieved without facing and indeed, surmounting hardships in life. He himself took all the hardships in his stride and saw the struggle through until the oppressive forces were compelled to yield. His charisma, self. deprecating sense of humour and above all, lack of bitterness over the harth treatment he endured are a testament to his towering global appeal. He never tried to take revenge, not even against those who tortured him. This book is a humble effort to trace Nelson Mandela's life, from his childhood and years in jail to his rise as President. It will inspire readers to follow the ideals and values of life cherished by this icon.
Download or read book Nelson Mandela written by The Nelson Mandela Foundation and published by WW Norton. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fantastic, heroic life of Nelson Mandela, brought to life in this landmark graphic work. Nelson Mandela’s memoir, Long Road to Freedom, electrified the world in 1994 with the story of a solitary man who, despite unbelievable hardships, brought down one of the most-despised regimes in the world. Fifteen years after the publication of that classic work comes this fully authorized graphic biography, which relays in picture form the life story of the world’s greatest moral and political hero—from his boyhood in a small South African village to his growing political activism with the ANC, his twenty-seven-year incarceration as prisoner 46664 on Robben Island, his dramatic release, and his triumphant years as president of South Africa. With new interviews, firsthand accounts, and archival material that has only recently been uncovered, this visually dramatic biography promises to introduce Mandela’s gripping story to a whole new generation of readers.
Download or read book DK Life Stories Nelson Mandela written by Stephen Krensky and published by Life Stories. This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Nelson Mandela, who became the first black president of South Africa after spending 27 years in prison. In 1964, Nelson Mandela was sentenced to a lifetime in jail. His crime? Attempting to overthrow a government that openly discriminated against its black citizens. After spending 27 years behind bars, Mandela was released, allowing him to continue his struggle for equality in South Africa-and to become the country's first black president. In this biography book for kids ages 8-11, learn all about Mandela's incredible life, his fight against apartheid, and how he helped bring peace to his nation. This new biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement thoughtfully written, age-appropriate text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, maps, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes this the one biography series everyone will want to collect. Each book also includes an author's introduction letter, a glossary, and an index.
Download or read book Nelson Mandela Leading the Way written by Tamara Hollingsworth and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nelson Mandela helped create a new world for South Africa in his fight against apartheid. Readers will learn about Mandela's fight for peace and equality and how he used peaceful protests to make his way from a political prisoner to the first South African President of Africa in this nonfiction biography. Featuring colorful images, informational text, timelines, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers are sure to be inspired by Mandela's amazing life.
Download or read book Nelson Mandela written by Martin Meredith and published by St Martins Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A portrait of a man who has inspired millions around the world with his experiences in both prison and the presidency of South Africa
