Britain’s shameful role in blocking a non-racial franchise in South Africa: A new book lays bare England's treachery and connivance in denying black South Africans the vote. Perfidious Albion is a phrase that was used a great deal in the late 18th and early 19th century to describe Britain’s reputation in Europe for bad faith, reneging on agreements and outright treachery … [Read more...] about Britain’s shameful role in blocking a non-racial franchise in South Africa | The Conversation