Author: Carmel Schrire
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135156370X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
This volume documents the analysis of excavated historical archaeological collections at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. The corpus provides a rich picture of life and times at this distant outpost of an immense Dutch seaborne empire during the contact period. Representing over three decades of excavation, conservation, and analysis, the book examines ceramics, glass, metal, and other categories of artifacts in their archaeological contexts. An enclosed CD includes a video reconstruction plus a comprehensive catalog and color illustrations of the artifacts in the corpus. The parallels and contrasts this volume reveals will help scholars studying the European expansion period to build a richer comparative picture of colonial material culture.
Historical Archaeology in South Africa
Author: Carmel Schrire
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135156370X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
This volume documents the analysis of excavated historical archaeological collections at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. The corpus provides a rich picture of life and times at this distant outpost of an immense Dutch seaborne empire during the contact period. Representing over three decades of excavation, conservation, and analysis, the book examines ceramics, glass, metal, and other categories of artifacts in their archaeological contexts. An enclosed CD includes a video reconstruction plus a comprehensive catalog and color illustrations of the artifacts in the corpus. The parallels and contrasts this volume reveals will help scholars studying the European expansion period to build a richer comparative picture of colonial material culture.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 135156370X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
This volume documents the analysis of excavated historical archaeological collections at the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. The corpus provides a rich picture of life and times at this distant outpost of an immense Dutch seaborne empire during the contact period. Representing over three decades of excavation, conservation, and analysis, the book examines ceramics, glass, metal, and other categories of artifacts in their archaeological contexts. An enclosed CD includes a video reconstruction plus a comprehensive catalog and color illustrations of the artifacts in the corpus. The parallels and contrasts this volume reveals will help scholars studying the European expansion period to build a richer comparative picture of colonial material culture.
Geography of Time, Place, Movement and Networks, Volume 2
Author: Stanley D. Brunn
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 303158029X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 303158029X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Famous Ghost Stories of Africa
Author: Amber Bullis
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1543525946
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Recounts famous ghost stories from Africa.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1543525946
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Recounts famous ghost stories from Africa.
How to Draw South Africas Sights and Symbols
Author: Melody S. Mis
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823966653
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Kids will enjoy every moment of the journey as they draw the sights and symbols of South Africa.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9780823966653
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Kids will enjoy every moment of the journey as they draw the sights and symbols of South Africa.
Travels at the Cape of Good Hope, 1772-1775
Author: Carl Peter Thunberg
Publisher: Van Riebeeck Society, The
ISBN: 9780620109819
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Publisher: Van Riebeeck Society, The
ISBN: 9780620109819
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
The World of To-day
Author: Harry Johnston
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
The Story of South Africa
Author: George McCall Theal
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Southern
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Southern
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
South Africa
Author: George McCall Theal
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : South Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : South Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
From Memory to Marble
Author: Elizabeth Rankin
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110669048
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
For the first time, the 92-metre frieze of the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, one of the largest historical narratives in marble, has been made the subject of a book. The pictorial narrative of the Boer pioneers who conquered South Africa’s interior during the 'Great Trek' (1835-52) represents a crucial period of South Africa’s past. Conceptualising the frieze both reflected on and contributed to the country’s socio-political debates in the 1930s and 1940s when it was made. The book considers the active role the Monument played in the rise of Afrikaner nationalism and the development of apartheid, as well as its place in post-apartheid heritage. The frieze is unique in that it provides rare evidence of the complex processes followed in creating a major monument. Based on unpublished documents, drawings and models, these processes are unfolded step by step, from the earliest discussions of the purpose and content of the frieze, through all the stages of its design, to its shipping to post-war Italy to be copied into marble from Monte Altissimo, up to its final installation in the Monument. The book examines how visual representation transforms historical memory in what it chooses to recount, and the forms in which it is depicted. The second volume expands on the first, by investigating each of the twenty-seven scenes of the frieze in depth, providing new insights into not only the frieze, but also South Africa’s history. François van Schalkwyk of African Minds, co-publisher with De Gruyter writes: From Memory to Marble is an open access monograph in the true sense of the word. Both volumes of the digital version of the book are available in full and free of charge from the date of publication. This approach to publishing democratises access to the latest scholarly publications across the globe. At the same time, a book such as From Memory to Marble, with its unique and exquisite photographs of the frieze as well as its wealth of reproduced archival materials, demands reception of a more traditional kind, that is, on the printed page. For this reason, the book is likewise available in print as two separate volumes. The printed and digital books should not be seen as separate incarnations; each brings its own advantages, working together to extend the reach and utility of From Memory to Marble to a range of interested readers. For more material you can browse at Stanford's database "Voortrekker Monumentality: a digital archive".
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN: 3110669048
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
For the first time, the 92-metre frieze of the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, one of the largest historical narratives in marble, has been made the subject of a book. The pictorial narrative of the Boer pioneers who conquered South Africa’s interior during the 'Great Trek' (1835-52) represents a crucial period of South Africa’s past. Conceptualising the frieze both reflected on and contributed to the country’s socio-political debates in the 1930s and 1940s when it was made. The book considers the active role the Monument played in the rise of Afrikaner nationalism and the development of apartheid, as well as its place in post-apartheid heritage. The frieze is unique in that it provides rare evidence of the complex processes followed in creating a major monument. Based on unpublished documents, drawings and models, these processes are unfolded step by step, from the earliest discussions of the purpose and content of the frieze, through all the stages of its design, to its shipping to post-war Italy to be copied into marble from Monte Altissimo, up to its final installation in the Monument. The book examines how visual representation transforms historical memory in what it chooses to recount, and the forms in which it is depicted. The second volume expands on the first, by investigating each of the twenty-seven scenes of the frieze in depth, providing new insights into not only the frieze, but also South Africa’s history. François van Schalkwyk of African Minds, co-publisher with De Gruyter writes: From Memory to Marble is an open access monograph in the true sense of the word. Both volumes of the digital version of the book are available in full and free of charge from the date of publication. This approach to publishing democratises access to the latest scholarly publications across the globe. At the same time, a book such as From Memory to Marble, with its unique and exquisite photographs of the frieze as well as its wealth of reproduced archival materials, demands reception of a more traditional kind, that is, on the printed page. For this reason, the book is likewise available in print as two separate volumes. The printed and digital books should not be seen as separate incarnations; each brings its own advantages, working together to extend the reach and utility of From Memory to Marble to a range of interested readers. For more material you can browse at Stanford's database "Voortrekker Monumentality: a digital archive".
All About South Africa
Author: Rob Marsh
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1432302728
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
All About South Africa is a comprehensive reference book for all South African children with enquiring minds and a lively interest in the world around them. Packed with colourful photographs and illustrations, the simple and thematically presented text is both easy to read and to understand. This fascinating introduction to our country looks at life in southern Africa long, long ago, and explores the culture of our land and the people who helped shape our unique South African community. It provides an intriguing insight into the ever-changing world of science and technology and our sometimes puzzling economy. This valuable reference work also introduces young readers to our equally important natural heritage: the coasts, mountains and climate of the land, and the country’s rich variety of wildlife. Now in it’s 7th print edition and fully updated, this well-researched and visually stimulating volume offers all this information and much, much more. Complemented by lists of recommended place to see, All About South Africa is an essential addition to the bookshelf of every South African child.
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1432302728
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
All About South Africa is a comprehensive reference book for all South African children with enquiring minds and a lively interest in the world around them. Packed with colourful photographs and illustrations, the simple and thematically presented text is both easy to read and to understand. This fascinating introduction to our country looks at life in southern Africa long, long ago, and explores the culture of our land and the people who helped shape our unique South African community. It provides an intriguing insight into the ever-changing world of science and technology and our sometimes puzzling economy. This valuable reference work also introduces young readers to our equally important natural heritage: the coasts, mountains and climate of the land, and the country’s rich variety of wildlife. Now in it’s 7th print edition and fully updated, this well-researched and visually stimulating volume offers all this information and much, much more. Complemented by lists of recommended place to see, All About South Africa is an essential addition to the bookshelf of every South African child.