Historical Dictionary of Lesotho

By Scott Rosenberg and Richard F. Weisfelder

This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Lesotho covers the full scope of Lesotho's ancient, colonial, and independence eras. It gives greater emphasis to the more recent period and brings the book fully up-to-date. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 400 cross-referenced entries on civil society, key events, leaders, governmental, international, religious, and other private organizations, policies, political movements and parties, economic elements, and many other areas that have shaped the country's trajectory. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Lesotho.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810867958
• ISBN13: 9780810867956
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 654 Pages
• Weight: 2.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.4" x 9.0"