Description: The Randlords The Exploits & Exploitations of South Africa's Mining Magnates Author: Wheatcroft, Geoffrey Title: The Randlords The Exploits & Exploitations of South Africa's Mining Magnates Publication: New York: Atheneum, 1986 Edition: First American Edition Description: Hardcover. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. Unmarked. ; Book Description Mylar and paper (Demco) protective cover. Dust jacket is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds. Covers are shiny, square and without wear. The discovery of diamonds at Kimberley in 1871 and of gold on the Witwatersrand in 1886 led to the use of black laborers in the mines (and today's apartheid) , the Boer War, and the development of South Africa as a wealthy nation. This popular economic history and collective biography concentrates on the achievements of Barney Barnato, Alfred Beit, Ernest Oppenheimer and other adventurers, promoters and financiers (referred to as Randlords) , who, together with Cecil Rhodes, established the monopolistic De Beers Consolidated Mines. With the millions they made, these magnates participated in politics (Rhodes became prime minister of Cape Colony and tried to overthrow the Transvaal Republic) , and some of them settled in Britain, where they became art collectors, philanthropists and country gentlemen. Wheatcroft's history is sound; but although he is good at depicting these colorful fortune-seekers and -makers, the book's abundance of detail may make it tedious going for casual readers. Wheatcroft is a London-based freelance journalist. Illustrations. ; B&W Photographs; 9.40 X 6.20 X 1.40 inches; 314 pages. Seller ID: 8579 Subject: History, Mining Crossroads Books Specializing in metaphysical occult books with smattering of other genres. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Wheatcroft, Geoffrey
Publisher: Atheneum
Year Printed: 1986
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
