This study of political institutions provides an objective appraisal of the precolonial institutions of the Basotho before colonial rule in 1868. It appraizes the impact of colonial rule on the old political structure, the introduction of new institutions and the development of new perceptions.
Institutions of government and control of power among the Basotho of the Mohokare Valley (c.1750-1870); the subjugation of the Kingdom; the establishment of the National Council, its constitutional status and challenges during the first two decades of its existence (1903-1920); commoner's political agitation and the dilemma of the chieftaincy; the regency and the reforms; the establishment of the legislative council; the placing of the Westminster model.
