R250.00

Author: D.F. Ellenberger & J.C. Macgregor
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 99911-793-4-8
Publisher: MMA
Release Date: 1992, reprinted 1998 and twice since then
Length: [55] + XXII + 394 Pages + [37 + map]
Weight: ???
Dimensions: 150 by 220mm
Language: English
Details: Facsimile reprint of the 1912 edition, with an Introductory Essay, Compre-hensive Index and Large Pocket Map of Historical Place Names by Stephen J. Gill.

Originally published in 1912, History of the Basuto re-mains the standard reference work concerning the origin and early history of the Sotho peoples, and the settlement of Lesotho from around the 16^th century by a variety of different clans. It depicts the growing influence and legacy of certain chiefs like Mohlomi, the upheaval of the Lifaqane during the period from 1822, and Moshoeshoe’s nation-building efforts until 1833 when the first missionaries arrived. The Customs and Religion of the Basotho, and the career of Sebetoane are explored in appendices, together with copious genealogical tables for various Basotho clans and in-fluential chiefs. Ellenberger’s classic work of synthe-sising the early history of the Basotho is here provided with a comprehensive Index of names, an Introductory Essay and a large Map of Historical Place Names.