{"product_id":"9781868426614","title":"The Other Side of History: An anecdotal reflection on political transition in South Africa","description":"One thing the 'old' and 'new' South Africa have in common is a passion for inventing history. History is not seen as a dispassionate inquiry into what happened, but rather as part of political mobilisation promoting some form of collective self-interest. Not for one second do I pretend to know the 'whole' or 'real' story of what happened in the old South Africa, or what is happening in the 'new'. I know that significant parts of what has been, or is being invented, are not the way I experienced them. This is a personal reflection on a fascinating period in my life which coincided with fundamental shifts in the political life of South Africa. I was fortunate to be in a position where I knew and had access to persons of influence across the political spectrum. This is my account of their interaction with each other and mine with them. - Frederick van Zyl Slabbert","brand":"Jonathan Ball Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136806011120,"sku":"9781868426614","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781868426614_p0.jpg?v=1763601501","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781868426614","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}