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The Egg Breakers - Counter-Terrorism in Sub Saharan Africa    by Jacobus Kotze
Price: Free! 89240 words. Language: English (South African dialect). Published on March 21, 2013. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Islamic militancy.

It is not generally known in the West that Africa has a long tradition of counter-terrorism since the 1950's. For several decades Sub Saharan African States like Colonial Kenya, Rhodesia and Apartheid South Africa regularly defeated terrorism. This is a study into the world of counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency in Sub Saharan Africa.
The Zulu Wars - A Brief History    by Andrew Knight
Price: $3.50 USD. 6160 words. Language: British English. Published by UK Independent Publishers  on January 29, 2013. Nonfiction » History » Africa.

The Anglo – Zulu wars, a clash between the might of the British Empire with the African Zulu Kingdom, began in 1879. The British forces, led by Lord Chelmsford, invaded Zululand. Many battles ensued, including a stunning Zulu victory at Isandlwana, and the near-collapse of the garrison at Rorke’s Drift. However, in the end, the British were triumphant. The Zulu would no longer be free.
The Simple Guide To Nelson Mandela    by Chris Scott
Price: $0.99 USD. 4600 words. Language: English. Published on March 12, 2012. Nonfiction » Biography » Presidents & heads of state.

This short, simple guide tells you all about Nelson Mandela, from his early years with the ANC, through the turbulent times and tough decisions on the use of violence for the cause, to his working with the South African government to end apartheid. On becoming president and transforming the great nation of South Africa. History in the making
Foy Short, A Life in Southern Africa    by Gardner Hall
Price: $0.99 USD. 69110 words. Language: English. Published on February 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Biography » Religious biography.

Biography of Foy Short, a pioneer evangelist who lived in what is now Zambia and Zimbabwe from 1922 through 1995. The book explores not only the traditional hazards he faced as a “missionary” (wild animals, primitive tribesmen and dangerous travel) but also the doctrinal and spiritual challenges that he had to battle in establishing churches of Christ and training African teachers.