Historical Dictionary of Lesotho
Historical Dictionary of Lesotho
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Reader’s Note
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Maps
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix
Genealogy of the Kings of Lesotho
Lesotho’s Heads of Government (1965–2022)
Bibliography
About the Authors
Product details
| Published | Nov 30 2023 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Extent | 670 |
| ISBN | 9798216207993 |
| Imprint | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Illustrations | 4 maps; 1 chart |
| Series | Historical Dictionaries of Africa |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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