num_pages: 464
description: This is a history of the Afrikaner as seen through the history of one family, the de Villiers, who first moved to South Africa in the 1600s. The book traces the history of the family and the Afrikaner, showing how the Afrikaner acted at the turning points in their history and revealing how that has made them what they are today. It also charts the development of the hallmarks of apartheid, including the pass system and tribe mentality. Journalist Marq de Villiers includes memorable scenes from the family's history culled from the diaries and papers.
language: English
title: White Tribe Dreaming: Apartheid's Bitter Roots as Witnessed by Eight Generations Afrikaner Family
titlecomplete: White Tribe Dreaming: Apartheid's Bitter Roots as Witnessed by Eight Generations Afrikaner Family
genres: Africa, World History, South Africa, History
ratings_count: 30
awards: awardedAt: 599644800000
name: Alan Paton Award
publisher: Penguin Books