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: On 11 July 1963, police raided Lilisleaf farm at Rivonia near Johannesburg, arresting alleged members of the high command of Umkhonto we Sizwe. Here, their Defence Attorney, gives an account of the most important trial in South Africa's history, portraying the characters of those involved, and exposing the discrimination faced by the accused.