Includes bibliographical references (pages 262--271).
Contents:
Robert Sobukwe's personal timeline -- The beginning : Graaf-Reinet -- Childhood and the influence of traditional symbols -- Primary and secondary education -- The making of a young scholar -- Formation of the ANC Youth League -- Sobukwe at Fort-Hare -- The emergence of the intellectual leader -- Sobukwe defies the missionaries -- The programme of action -- A teaching post at Standerton -- The emergence of Africanism -- Defiance campaign - the battle for the soul of the ANC -- Heightening of ideological conflict within the ANC -- Robert Sobukwe marries Veronica Mathe -- A teaching post at Wits University -- Africanists challenge the Freedom Charter -- Failure to chapter the ANC -- The formation of the PAC.
Summary:
"I became engrossed in the search for any written material on Sobukwe and would engage in long conversations about his thoughts, his principles and his life. His intellectual fortitude was something I came to admire unreservedly, and the more I delved into his life story and political journey, the more I became convinced that his story had not been fully told. I took it as my life's mission to accomplish the telling of it and to share with the world the true story of a political colossus, an intellectual giant and a formidable fighter for the freedom of his people.'So wrote Thami Ka Plaatjie about Robert Sobukwe. This volume is the first part of his mission. It is not a biography even though it offers fascinating and significant insights - many hitherto unknown - of Sobukwe's life. Rather, it is a testament to a man of towering intellect, deeply held principles, unwavering courage and unforgettable personal charm, and the authority he continues to exude, even years after his passing."--Back cover.
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