The Opportunist: The Political Life of Oswald Pirow, 1915-1959 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781485311690)

Oswald Pirow (1890-1959) served as Minister of Defence under the nationalist Hertzog coalition. He famously prosecuted Nelson Mandela in the Treason Trial. Mouton looks at his life and explores his burning ambition to become prime minister, his ruthless ability to adjust his sails to prevailing political winds and his willingness to take risks to satisfy his political ambitions.

From the author: "Pirow was an intriguing personality. He was ambitious, highly intelligent, cynical, charismatic, competent, energetic, a brilliant orator and an outstanding government minister. The political life of Pirow is the story of a gifted person who through opportunism wrecked a promising career."

Author: Mouton
ISBN-10: 1485311691
ISBN-13: 9781485311690
Publisher: Protea Boekhuis
Language: English
Published: 03/28/2022
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.30w x 0.60d