James A. Michener | Historical Fiction

The Covenant by James A. Michener

Name: The Covenant by James A. Michener
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 30363546
Price: 22.00 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780394514000

The Covenant by James A. Michener

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Book Specifications

Format: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Publisher: Random House (1980)
Length: 877 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
ISBN: 9780394514000
LCCN: 80005315
OCLC: 6280577

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A James A. Michener Multi-Generational Epic of South African History and Cultural Conflict

Spanning fifteen thousand years from prehistoric San hunter-gatherers to modern South Africa, James A. Michener examines the complex convergence of cultures that forged a nation. The narrative follows three primary family lineages: the Dutch-Huguenot Van Doorns, the indigenous Zulu Nxumalo clan, and the British Saltwood missionaries.

Michener chronicles the Great Trek across the veld, the Anglo-Boer War, gold and diamond mining in Johannesburg, and the socio-political rise of Afrikaner nationalism, presenting a balanced portrait of courage, conflict, and heritage.

Why You’ll Love This Book

James A. Michener combines deep historical research, cultural perspectives, and vivid African landscapes. An indispensable hardcover epic for historical fiction lovers and African history readers.

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