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4-6Cities of the World series.
Stein's guidebook-like exploration of this South African metropolis looks at various aspects of the city, including geography, history, lifestyle, and landmarks. Cape Town's turbulent history of racial conflict is also addressed, if in a somewhat sugarcoated way. This straightforward introduction features plenty of photos and informative sidebars along with maps and a chronology. Bib., glos., ind.