This is a history of the Afrikaner as seen through the history of one family, the de Villiers, who first moved to South Africa in the 1600s. The book traces the history of the family and the Afrikaner, showing how the Afrikaner acted at the turning points in their history and revealing how that has made them what they are today. It also charts the development of the hallmarks of apartheid, including the pass system and tribe mentality. Journalist Marq de Villiers includes memorable scenes from the family's history culled from the diaries and papers.
- ISBN10 0670817945
- ISBN13 9780670817948
- Publish Date 30 June 1988
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 10 January 1992
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
- Imprint Viking
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 448
- Language English