Skatryk

Waarom ons beter leef as ons voorsate

Johan Fourie

ISBN:

9780624093466

Epub ISBN:

9780624093473

Publisher:

Tafelberg

Date Released:

March 2023

Price (incl. VAT):

R 370.00

Format:

Soft cover, 256pp


About this book:

Why are we more prosperous than our ancestors? How can an Indonesian volcano explain the Great Trek? What do King Zwelithini and Charlemagne have in common? Johan Fourie explores these questions and many more in this entertaining, accessible economic history spanning. Skatryk is an engaging guide to complex debates about the roots and reasons for prosperity. Join the author on this enriching journey through an African-centred history.

Readers say

“Daar is soveel in dié boek wat belangrik, interessant of bloot nuttig is. En dit lees lekker.”

– Waldimar Pelser, Rapport


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– JP Landman


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