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Title: The African Colony: Studies in the Reconstruction
Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The African Colony: Studies in the Reconstruction" by John Buchan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the political and social complexities of South Africa, particularly in the aftermath of the Boer War and the challenges of rebuilding a nation. The author aims to explore the intricacies of South African politics, the historical contexts leading to the colonial struggles, and the various dynamics between different societal groups in the region. The opening of the book provides a retrospective on the conclusion of the Boer War, emphasizing both the devastation caused and the beginning of a significant reconstruction period. Buchan discusses the establishment of a new government and the various challenges faced during resettlement, illustrating this through his observations of the political landscape and the diverse populations that inhabit South Africa. He notes that while history will take time to properly document the reconstruction efforts, the initial steps towards resuming civil administration are evident, necessitating a closer examination of the prevailing issues and ideals guiding the nation’s progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Buchan, John, 1875-1940
EBook No.: 34548
Published: Dec 2, 2010
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: South Africa -- Description and travel
Subject: South Africa -- History
Subject: South Africa -- Politics and government
Subject: South Africa -- Economic conditions
Subject: Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The African Colony: Studies in the Reconstruction
Note: Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Rachael Schultz and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The African Colony: Studies in the Reconstruction" by John Buchan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the political and social complexities of South Africa, particularly in the aftermath of the Boer War and the challenges of rebuilding a nation. The author aims to explore the intricacies of South African politics, the historical contexts leading to the colonial struggles, and the various dynamics between different societal groups in the region. The opening of the book provides a retrospective on the conclusion of the Boer War, emphasizing both the devastation caused and the beginning of a significant reconstruction period. Buchan discusses the establishment of a new government and the various challenges faced during resettlement, illustrating this through his observations of the political landscape and the diverse populations that inhabit South Africa. He notes that while history will take time to properly document the reconstruction efforts, the initial steps towards resuming civil administration are evident, necessitating a closer examination of the prevailing issues and ideals guiding the nation’s progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Buchan, John, 1875-1940
EBook No.: 34548
Published: Dec 2, 2010
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: South Africa -- Description and travel
Subject: South Africa -- History
Subject: South Africa -- Politics and government
Subject: South Africa -- Economic conditions
Subject: Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.