Johannesburg: The Making and Shaping of the CityUntil now there has been no single text that brings together the material that reveals the unfolding geography of Johannesburg, South Africa. This books describes the history of the city from its days as a mining camp to its position of premier metropolis in Africa. |
Contents
viii | 12 |
The Founding of Johannesburg | 23 |
From Light Railway to Permanent Way | 36 |
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Johannesburg: The Making and Shaping of the City Keith Sidney Orrock Beavon No preview available - 2004 |
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