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Title: With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online
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Summary: "With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1" by H. W. Wilson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the Boer War, detailing the events, strategies, and political implications surrounding this conflict. This volume examines the early stages of the war, including the buildup to conflict and the initial battles that set the tone for subsequent struggles." "The opening of the book sets the stage for the Boer War by recounting the political tensions leading up to the conflict, particularly the Boer ultimatum that triggered hostilities. It details Britain's unpreparedness for the war, the historical context of colonization in South Africa, and the growing animosity between British and Boer factions. Key figures like President Kruger and British officials like Sir Alfred Milner are introduced, providing insight into their motivations and actions. The narrative flows into the early military engagements, highlighting the strategic and logistical challenges faced by British forces as they confronted the Boer troops, emphasizing the complexities of military tactics employed on both sides." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, Herbert Wrigley, 1866-1940

EBook No.: 48534

Published: Mar 19, 2015

Downloads: 118

Language: English

Subject: South African War, 1899-1902

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1" by H. W. Wilson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the Boer War, detailing the events, strategies, and political implications surrounding this conflict. This volume examines the early stages of the war, including the buildup to conflict and the initial battles that set the tone for subsequent struggles." "The opening of the book sets the stage for the Boer War by recounting the political tensions leading up to the conflict, particularly the Boer ultimatum that triggered hostilities. It details Britain's unpreparedness for the war, the historical context of colonization in South Africa, and the growing animosity between British and Boer factions. Key figures like President Kruger and British officials like Sir Alfred Milner are introduced, providing insight into their motivations and actions. The narrative flows into the early military engagements, highlighting the strategic and logistical challenges faced by British forces as they confronted the Boer troops, emphasizing the complexities of military tactics employed on both sides." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, Herbert Wrigley, 1866-1940

EBook No.: 48534

Published: Mar 19, 2015

Downloads: 118

Language: English

Subject: South African War, 1899-1902

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.