Items related to The Sword and the Pen
Synopsis
Allister Sparks joined his first newspaper at age 17 and was pitched headlong into the vortex of South Africa's stormy politics. The Sword and the Pen is the story of how as a journalist he observed, chronicled and participated in his country's unfolding drama for more than 66 years, covering events from the premiership of DF Malan to the presidency of Jacob Zuma, witnessing at close range the rise and fall of apartheid and the rise and crisis of the new South Africa. In trenchant prose, Sparks has written a remarkable account of both a life lived to its full as well as the surrounding narrative of South Africa from the birth of apartheid, the rise of political opposition, the dawn of democracy, right through to the crisis we are experiencing today.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Allister Sparks has been a friend to Desmond Tutu for many decades. He was editor of the Rand Daily Mail and South African correspondent for The Washington Post, The Observer (London), NRC Handelsblad, and The Economist. He was named International Editor of the Year by World Press Review magazine and was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting of racial unrest in South Africa during 1985. In 1992 Sparks founded the Institute for Advanced Journalism to upgrade the standard of journalism in South Africa.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherJonathan Ball Publishers
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1868425592
- ISBN 13 9781868425594
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages626
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 24.94
Shipping:
US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Sword and the Pen
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Softcover
Seller: Solr Books, Skokie, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: VeryGood. lightly scuffed edges. Seller Inventory # 5D400000ANND_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Sword and the Pen
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00057991933
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Sword and the Pen
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Softcover
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00043891589
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sword & the Pen: Six decades on the political frontier
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishing Pty 01 M, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Paperback
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Sword & the Pen: Six decades on the political frontier This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781868425594
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Sword & the Pen: Six decades on the political frontier
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishing Pty 01/r /01 M, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Paperback
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781868425594
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Sword and the Pen - Six Decades on The Political Frontier ('One of South Africa's eminent journalists, whose outspoken views have served the cause of democracy in this country magnificently.' - Nelson Mandela)
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Softcover
First Edition
Seller: Chapter 1, Johannesburg, GAU, South Africa
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Heavy Book, may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. There is a minor mark on the front of the wrap. The text within the book is clear. Good condition. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # 6oxrn
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Sword and the Pen
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
New
Paperback
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard1868425592
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Sword and the Pen
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Softcover
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 1.76. Seller Inventory # 1868425592-2-4
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Sword and the Pen
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Softcover
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.76. Seller Inventory # 1868425592-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Sword and the Pen
Published by
Jonathan Ball Publishers, 2016
ISBN 10: 1868425592
ISBN 13: 9781868425594
Used
Softcover
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Buy with confidence! Book is in good condition with minor wear to the pages, binding, and minor marks within 1.76. Seller Inventory # bk1868425592xvz189zvxgdd
Quantity: 1 available