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Plot Summary of Covenant
"Dutch and French Heugenot pioneers setle in southern Africa in 1600s, dominate indigenous black people and take over choice land, eventually establish a country. By 1800s, British gain control, decendants of original settlers resist British governance, leading to Boer War, won by U.K. With great confidence in their Calvinist values, Boer/Afrikaners eventually steer government to establish Apartheidt after WW II resulting in brutal exploitation of indigenous people. Book written in 1985"
Bill McGough, Resident Scholar

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Kind Of History
History of a people? Yes
Nationality? - Africa

Subjects of this Historical Account
Ethnicity (if plays a major part) - European/White
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Neutral

Main Adversary
From a certain profession/group? - farmers
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a lot
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Neutral

Setting
Africa Yes
Part of Africa: - White Enclave

Style
How fast-paced is the book? - 6 (an above average amount)
Book makes you feel... - concerned
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses mostly on history of key players
How much romance? - 3 (some)
Is book humorous? Yes
Minor characters feature lots of: - farmers
Length of book - 450 pages+
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