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This book covers the history of South Africa from 1852-1918 and is a sequel to The Great Trek Uncut - Escape From British Rule. Sprinkled with delightful stories, illustrating what makes the people of South Africa what they are.

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Binckes has written a marvellously chronological overview of our boiling pots and melting pots as they rubbed each other over the centuries. South Africa is a jigsaw puzzle, and someone has to open the box. The potential of the box lies in the remarkable details he has uncovered. A strongly recommended read to anyone who wants to understand our past and our future. Prof. Nick Binedell - Founder and Professor at Gordon Institute of Business Science A book of high historical importance that every South African should read. Jacques Pauw - Author and Investigative Journalist A pulsating take on some of South Africa's iconic bygone moments related with aplomb by one the country's gifted storytellers. It reads like a thriller without losing its intention of being a valuable contemporary historical primer. Jeremy Maggs - Communications Specialist Robin Binckes once again demonstrates his grasp of the vast landscape of South African history, unearthing a treasure trove of fascinating tales. Chris Gibbons - News and Business commentator It is a powerful, meticulous and comprehensive account of the southern African region's painful but still relevant history. Robin's storytelling is at another level. The history of the 19th century wars of resistance, colonialism, and mass migrations is often told in a dull and uninspiring manner. However, his storytelling is so engaging and always cognisant of the sensitivity associated with the loss and dispossession that characterised the era. The book is a must-read for scholars and anyone who is interested in the socioeconomic and political transformations which occurred in our region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. I am convinced that the book will make a profound contribution to critical scholarship on matters of land, cattle and power. The relevance of this book cannot be overstated. I hope it reaches our schools and universities and also be accessible to the general public. It's an inspiring journey of critical enquiry. Sibongiseni Mkhize - Historian, Author and CEO of State Theatre

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Born in the Transkei in 1941, educated in Umtata. Attended the University of Life. Career spanning from public relations, retail and corporate.

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