Excerpt from A Chapter on the Basuto War: A Lecture
The events connected with the Basuto war are of such recent date, and so fresh in the memory of most of this audience, that I fear I have chosen an unattractive subject for this evening; but as I may be able to clothe with some experiences, to me at least interesting, the skeleton and disjointed information which from time to time reached us from the seat of war, I trust that my paper may not be altogether void of interest, and that I may not be deemed egotistical in narrating facts in which the first personal pronoun will of necessity be largely used.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a chapter from the diary of the Honourable Charles Brownlee, recounting his experiences as a magistrate in the Eastern Cape of South Africa during the Basuto War of 1880-1881. The author was one of the main British officials involved in attempts to persuade Basutoland's King Letsie to surrender his nation's arms, a policy that was seen as a key factor in starting the conflict. Brownlee provides a vivid and personal account of the events leading up to and during the war, offering insights into the political and social dynamics of the time. He discusses the fraught negotiations, the battles he witnessed, and the diplomatic challenges of dealing with the various factions involved. The author's real-time observations provide valuable historical context and a nuanced understanding of the causes and consequences of the war. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Basuto War or in the broader context of British colonialism in Southern Africa. 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 # 9781332616961_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332616961
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