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Title:
South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I
Comprising a History of South Africa and its people, including the war of 1899 and 1900
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I" by J. Castell Hopkins and Murat Halstead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the intricate history of South Africa and its diverse peoples, particularly focusing on the Boer-British conflict that escalated into war at the end of the 19th century. The book presents a narrative filled with political, social, and military struggles, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the roots and complexities of the conflict. At the start of the volume, the authors provide essential context regarding the pre-war backdrop, detailing the complex relationships between the Dutch settlers (Boers), indigenous peoples, and the British colonial authorities. The opening chapters introduce the historical settlements and the gradual tensions that developed due to competing interests in the region, underlined by a struggle for power, identity, and governance. The authors emphasize pivotal moments such as early conflicts with native tribes, the significance of European imports, and the cultural evolution of figures like Paul Kruger, laying the groundwork for the significant events that characterized the Boer-British War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell), 1864-1923
Author: Halstead, Murat, 1829-1908
EBook No.: 41521
Published: Dec 1, 2012
Downloads: 505
Language: English
Subject: South African War, 1899-1902
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I
Comprising a History of South Africa and its people, including the war of 1899 and 1900
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I" by J. Castell Hopkins and Murat Halstead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the intricate history of South Africa and its diverse peoples, particularly focusing on the Boer-British conflict that escalated into war at the end of the 19th century. The book presents a narrative filled with political, social, and military struggles, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the roots and complexities of the conflict. At the start of the volume, the authors provide essential context regarding the pre-war backdrop, detailing the complex relationships between the Dutch settlers (Boers), indigenous peoples, and the British colonial authorities. The opening chapters introduce the historical settlements and the gradual tensions that developed due to competing interests in the region, underlined by a struggle for power, identity, and governance. The authors emphasize pivotal moments such as early conflicts with native tribes, the significance of European imports, and the cultural evolution of figures like Paul Kruger, laying the groundwork for the significant events that characterized the Boer-British War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell), 1864-1923
Author: Halstead, Murat, 1829-1908
EBook No.: 41521
Published: Dec 1, 2012
Downloads: 505
Language: English
Subject: South African War, 1899-1902
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.