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Side Lights On The War In South Africa (1900)

Side Lights On The War In South Africa (1900)

Sykes, Jessica

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryVietnam War

ISBN10: 1104654776
ISBN13: 9781104654771
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2009
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Side Lights On The War In South Africa is a historical account of the Second Boer War that took place between 1899 and 1902. Written by Jessica Sykes in 1900, the book provides a unique perspective on the conflict, focusing on the experiences of civilians and non-combatants rather than military strategy and tactics. Sykes was a British journalist who traveled to South Africa during the war and witnessed the devastation and suffering caused by the conflict firsthand. In her book, she describes the impact of the war on the local population, including the displacement of thousands of people, the destruction of homes and farms, and the loss of life on both sides. She also provides insights into the political and economic factors that contributed to the conflict, including tensions between British and Boer settlers over land and resources. Side Lights On The War In South Africa is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the human cost of war and the complex issues that often underlie conflicts between nations and peoples.Being Sketches Based On Personal Observation During A Few Weeks������� Residence In Cape Colony And Natal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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