AFRIKANERS IN DIE GOUDSTAD DEEL 1: 1886-1924, DEEL 2: 1924-1961

207 + 220pp. Includes extensive index. B /W and sepia photographs throughout.
Text Afrikaans. Brown covers with white text to fronts and spines. Board edges have a little wear. Laminated pictorial dust jackets, reverse sides have a little foxing. A very good set. 

Afrikaners in die Goudstad Deel 1: 1886-1924 and Deel 2: 1924-1961 together document the history and experiences of the Afrikaner community in Johannesburg during crucial periods of the city's development. 

Deel 1 (1886-1924) covers the initial arrival and settlement of Afrikaners in Johannesburg following the 1886 discovery of gold. It explores how this rural population adapted to urban life, their economic struggles, and the early formation of Afrikaner community identity in the mining and commercial environment. 

Deel 2 (1924-1961) continues the narrative into the mid-20th century, focusing on Afrikaner urbanization, the rise of a distinct working-class Afrikaner identity, and their growing political and social mobilization during the era of industrialization and apartheid. It highlights economic challenges, social dynamics, and Afrikaner nationalist movements that shaped both the community and broader South African society. 

Together, these books provide an in-depth sociopolitical and economic history of Johannesburg’s Afrikaners over 75 years.