Download or read book The State Vs. Nelson Mandela written by Joel Joffe and published by ONEWorld Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The State vs. Nelson Mandela' defence attorney, Joel Joffe, gives a blow-by-blow account of the most important trial in South Africa's history, portraying the characters of those involved, and exposing the bigotry and rampant discrimination faced by the accused, as well as showing their courage under fire.