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The Transvaal War, 1880-81
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ISBN10: 9389247055
ISBN13: 9789389247053
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 29 2019
Pages: 544
Weight: 1.51
Height: 1.21 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789389247053
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 29 2019
Pages: 544
Weight: 1.51
Height: 1.21 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When a small republic defied an empire, the shockwaves ran far beyond the veld. Lady Bellairs captures the urgency, arguments, and consequences of the Transvaal War of 1880-81 with a clarity that still grips. Everything turns on the Transvaal. Written in the aftermath of the first Boer War, this work of Victorian war history traces how British colonial policy collided with a Boer resistance uprising, and how that clash reshaped power in nineteenth century South Africa. Bellairs writes with the eye of a careful observer, balancing military history reference with political insight: motives, miscalculations, and the contested legitimacy of the Transvaal Republic 1880s are weighed with telling detail. For readers drawn to British Empire military history, and for anyone pursuing South African history research, it remains a valuable guide to the origins of later conflict and a strong foundation for Anglo-Boer war studies. This is the complete unabridged text, presented as an annotated historical edition for modern readers who want both narrative momentum and reliable context. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for historians, students, and classic literature collectors alike.
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