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Even in its heyday European rule of Africa had limits. Whether through complacency or denial, many colonial officials ignored the signs of African dissent. Displays of opposition by Africans, too indirect to counter or quash, percolated throughout the colonial era and kept alive a spirit of sovereignty that would find full expression only decades later.
In Power in Colonial Africa: Conflict and Discourse in Lesotho, 1870–1960, Elizabeth A. Eldredge analyzes a panoply of archival and oral resources, visual signs and symbols, and public and private actions to show how power may be exercised not only by rulers but also by the ruled. The BaSotho—best known for their consolidation of a kingdom from the 1820s to 1850s through primarily peaceful means, and for bringing colonial forces to a standstill in the Gun War of 1880–1881—struggled to maintain sovereignty over their internal affairs during their years under the colonial rule of the Cape Colony (now part of South Africa) and Britain from 1868 to 1966. Eldredge explores instances of BaSotho resistance, resilience, and resourcefulness in forms of expression both verbal and non-verbal. Skillfully navigating episodes of conflict, the BaSotho matched wits with the British in diplomatic brinksmanship, negotiation, compromise, circumvention, and persuasion, revealing the capacity of a subordinate population to influence the course of events as it selectively absorbs, employs, and subverts elements of the colonial culture.

“A refreshing, readable and lucid account of one in an array of compositions of power during colonialism in southern Africa.”—David Gordon, Journal of African History

“Elegantly written.”—Sean Redding, Sub-Saharan Africa

“Eldredge writes clearly and attractively, and her studies of the war between Lerotholi and Masupha and of the conflicts over the succession to the paramountcy are essential reading for anyone who wants to understand those crises.”—Peter Sanders, Journal of Southern African Studies

1. Historical Dictionary of Lesotho (African Historical Dictionaries/Historical Dictionaries of Africa) by Michelle Frisbie-Fulton, Scott Rosenberg, Richard F. Weisfelder
	Hardcover: 496 Pages (2003-12-16) list price: US$104.50 -- used & new: US$84.12 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0810848716 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description This historical dictionary provides comprehensive entries on historical events and personalities and focuses especially on the Basotho who have shaped Lesotho's development rather than on colonial officials and other expatriates. Greatest attention is given to the events, institutions, issues, personalities, places and external relationships of the post-independence era. The bibliography introduces a plethora of newer publications about Lesotho that have supplanted the rather sparse published literature previously available. An extensive chronology of Lesotho's evolution is included. ... Read more

3. Survival in Two Worlds: Moshoeshoe of Lesotho, 1786-1870 by Leonard Monteath Thompson
	Hardcover: 414 Pages (1976-01-08) Isbn: 0198216939 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

4. A South African Kingdom: The Pursuit of Security in Nineteenth-Century Lesotho (African Studies) by Elizabeth A. Eldredge
	Hardcover: 268 Pages (1993-07-30) list price: US$120.00 -- used & new: US$116.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 052144067X Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description The Basotho kingdom emerged and consolidated in the dramatic and dangerous environment of nineteenth-century South Africa. Elizabeth Eldredge explores its transition from chiefdom to kingdom to the British colony of Basutoland. She provides a rich description of local agriculture and craft industries, including an analysis of the roles of women in production and politics. Emphasizing the resourcefulness of the Basotho, the book describes how they united in their struggle to sustain their society and economy in the face of political and environmental threats. ... Read more

5. History teaching and research in the University of Malawi: Country report : presented to the Regional History Seminar held at the National University of Lesotho, Roma, 1-3 August, 1988 by Owen J. M Kalinga
	Unknown Binding: Pages (1988) Asin: B0007C3YRM Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

6. Chiefdom Politics and Alien Law; Basutoland under Cape Rule, 1871 - 1884 by Sandra Burman
	Hardcover: 262 Pages (1981-07-30) Isbn: 0333264428 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

7. Prophets With Honour: A Documentary History of Lekhotla LA Bafo (New History of Southern Africa Series) by Robert R. Edgar
	Paperback: 250 Pages (1988-08) list price: US$19.95 Isbn: 0869753126 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

8. A South African Kingdom: The Pursuit of Security in Nineteenth Century Lesotho. (book reviews): An article from: Canadian Journal of History by Marc Epprecht
	Digital: 7 Pages (1995-08-01) list price: US$5.95 -- used & new: US$5.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B00093ODDS Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on August 1, 1995. The length of the article is 2038 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: A South African Kingdom: The Pursuit of Security in Nineteenth Century Lesotho. (book reviews) Author: Marc Epprecht Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Refereed) Date: August 1, 1995 Publisher: University of Saskatchewan Volume: v30Issue: n2Page: p323(5) Article Type: Book Review Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

9. "This Matter of Women is Getting Very Bad": Gender, Development and Politics in Colonial Lesotho.(Book Review): An article from: Canadian Journal of History by Teresa Barnes
	Digital: 3 Pages (2003-04-01) list price: US$5.95 -- used & new: US$5.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: B0008DUWHU Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description This digital document is an article from Canadian Journal of History, published by University of Saskatchewan on April 1, 2003. The length of the article is 725 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: "This Matter of Women is Getting Very Bad": Gender, Development and Politics in Colonial Lesotho.(Book Review) Author: Teresa Barnes Publication: Canadian Journal of History (Refereed) Date: April 1, 2003 Publisher: University of Saskatchewan Volume: 38Issue: 1Page: 160(2) Article Type: Book Review Distributed by Thomson Gale ... Read more

10. Lesotho 2000: Public Perceptions and Perspectives
	Paperback: 228 Pages (2001-06-01) list price: US$19.95 -- used & new: US$18.72 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 079691978X Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description Lesotho 2000: Public Perceptions and Perspectives stems from a survey of public perceptions and perspectives, undertaken in 2000 by the HSRC and the National University of Lesotho's Institute of Southern African Studies, which sought to gauge the sentiments of a representative sample of adult residents of Lesotho in respect of a range of socio-political, economic and other issues. The book's 15 chapters are organised around themes of governance and corruption, national priorities, service delivery, economic issues, community participation and sport, democracy and civic knowledge, politics and voting, trust in national institutions, crime, geographical preferences, migration in South Africa and access to capital goods. The findings reflected in this study will be of immense interest to students and scholars, as well as policy makers, and provide important insights into the enormous challenges facing Lesotho. AUTHORBIO: The book is a joint publication of the Human Sciences Research Council in South Africa and the Institute of Southern African Studies in EDITOR: Rule, Stephen ... Read more

11. Power in Colonial Africa: Conflict and Discourse in Lesotho, 1870-1960 (Africa and the Diaspora) by Elizabeth Eldredge
	Hardcover: 264 Pages (2007-10-08) list price: US$65.00 -- used & new: US$42.48 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0299223701 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description Even in its heyday European rule of Africa had limits. Whether through complacency or denial, many colonial officials ignored the signs of African dissent. Displays of opposition by Africans, too indirect to counter or quash, percolated throughout the colonial era and kept alive a spirit of sovereignty that would find full expression only decades later. In Power in Colonial Africa: Conflict and Discourse in Lesotho, 1870–1960, Elizabeth A. Eldredge analyzes a panoply of archival and oral resources, visual signs and symbols, and public and private actions to show how power may be exercised not only by rulers but also by the ruled. The BaSotho—best known for their consolidation of a kingdom from the 1820s to 1850s through primarily peaceful means, and for bringing colonial forces to a standstill in the Gun War of 1880–1881—struggled to maintain sovereignty over their internal affairs during their years under the colonial rule of the Cape Colony (now part of South Africa) and Britain from 1868 to 1966. Eldredge explores instances of BaSotho resistance, resilience, and resourcefulness in forms of expression both verbal and non-verbal. Skillfully navigating episodes of conflict, the BaSotho matched wits with the British in diplomatic brinksmanship, negotiation, compromise, circumvention, and persuasion, revealing the capacity of a subordinate population to influence the course of events as it selectively absorbs, employs, and subverts elements of the colonial culture. “A refreshing, readable and lucid account of one in an array of compositions of power during colonialism in southern Africa.”—David Gordon, Journal of African History “Elegantly written.”—Sean Redding, Sub-Saharan Africa “Eldredge writes clearly and attractively, and her studies of the war between Lerotholi and Masupha and of the conflicts over the succession to the paramountcy are essential reading for anyone who wants to understand those crises.”—Peter Sanders, Journal of Southern African Studies ... Read more

13. King's Knights (Isas Book Series) by L.B.B.J. Machobane
	Paperback: 248 Pages (1998-01-01) list price: US$29.95 -- used & new: US$29.95 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 9991131264 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan
Editorial Review Product Description In the King's Knights, Prof. L.B.B.J. Machobane, Minister of Education for Lesotho from 1987 to 1992, examines the governance of the Lesotho military regime from 1986-1993. His point of departure and issue in question is the military regime's justification of the initial coup and declared aim to bring into existence "a new constitution better suited to the needs of the Basotho nation". The book examines the inner workings of the coalition government which comprised of officers of the Lesotho para-military unit who dominated the coalition; King Moshoeshoe II and his Chiefs; and a coopted array of civilian ministers. ... Read more

12. Report of the International Conference for the Immediate Independence of Namibia: Vienna, 7-11 July 1986 by Benjamin Mkapa
	Paperback: 99 Pages (1986-09) list price: US$11.00 -- used & new: US$11.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 9211003008 Canada \| United Kingdom \| Germany \| France \| Japan

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