Excerpt from Raid and Reform
Young and growing countries have but little time for the production Of literature, and South Africa is no exception to this rule. Nevertheless, South Africa has produced a historian Of talent, patriotism, and industry in mccoll Theal. In five goodly volumes Mr. Theal has recorded for the benefit Of his own and succeeding generations the history Of South Africa from its earliest times in the fifteenth century down to the year 1872. It is a history full Of incident and interest, Clearly and truthfully written, and I can cordially recommend it to South African readers. For the purpose Of this Review, however, I propose confining myself to that portion Of the work which deals with the history Of the emigrant farmers, who, leaving the Cape Colony in 1836 and 1837, gradually dispersed themselves over.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the history and politics of the South African Republic or Transvaal, focusing on the origin and events surrounding an incursion by armed forces into the republic in 1895. The author, a participant in the events, provides a detailed account of the political landscape that led to this incursion and the attempted reform movement in Johannesburg from 1892 onwards. The book explores the political dynamics between the Boer settlers and the British authorities, as well as the complex relationship between the Boer government and the growing population of European immigrants known as Uitlanders. The author highlights the tensions caused by issues such as franchise rights, economic inequality, and the ongoing conflict between Boer nationalism and the desire for political representation among the Uitlanders. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced look at the historical and political context of the Transvaal, shedding light on the events that shaped the region and its ongoing struggle for equality and self-governance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330922262_0
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