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Hermann Giliomee

ヘルマン・ギリョメー

Heruman Giriomē

Aliases: Hermann Buhr Giliomee

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1938-04-04 （Sterkstroom, South Africa）
Nationality
South Africa
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Residence History
South Africa

Career

Occupations
Historian, Political scientist, Professor, Author
Active Years
1971-
Affiliations
University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, South African Institute of Race Relations

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Afrikaners: Biography of a People

2003 History

A biography of the Afrikaner people detailing their history.

AfrikanersSouth African history

New History of South Africa

2007 History 464 pages

A new history of South Africa, co-edited.

South African history

Bibliography

  • Ethnic power mobilized – Can South Africa change?
  • Die Kaap tydens die eerste Britse bewind, 1795–1803
  • The parting of the ways
  • Up against the fences
  • The Shaping of South African Society 1652–1840
  • From apartheid to nation-building
  • Negotiating South Africa's future
  • The Bold experiment
  • The awkward embrace
  • Kruispad
  • Die Afrikaners: 'n Biografie
  • 'n Vaste plek vir Afrikaans
  • Nog altyd hier gewees – Die storie van 'n Stellenbosse gemeenskap

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Detailed narrative based on historical facts
Recurring Motifs
ApartheidAfrikaner identity

Legacy

Prominent South African historian specializing in Afrikaner history and politics.