Historical Dictionary of Lesotho

di John Aerni-Flessner (Autore)

Charles Fogelman (Autore)

Nthabiseng Mokoena-Mokhali (Autore)

Rowman & Littlefield, 2023

Lesotho’s history has long been defined by its enclave status within South Africa, but it is a hard-fought and hard-won status that helps unite Basotho through the shared history of struggle against colonial rule in the region. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, Lesotho’s status as a separate entity has been called into question though the fierce national pride built through centuries of resistance to outside rule has mitigated against any serious discussions of incorporating Lesotho into South Africa. Still, the political instability and lack of a flourishing domestic economy have made life difficult for the majority of Basotho and could call into question the viability and legitimacy of the state in the eyes of its citizens if it cannot enact significant reforms in the coming decades. Historical Dictionary of Lesotho, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 500 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Lesotho.

• Autore: John Aerni-Flessner, Charles Fogelman, Nthabiseng Mokoena-Mokhali
• Editore: Rowman & Littlefield
• Collana: Historical Dictionaries of Africa
• Anno: 2023
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 670 p.
• Dimensioni: 239 x 158 mm
• Peso: 1125 gr.
• EAN: 9781538187685

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