02315cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324501430016526400510030830000470035933600260040633700260043233800360045850000310049450800260052552012800055153400450183165300330187670000320190985600430194199900170198441521UtSlPG20260610133941.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aHopkins, J. Castellq(John Castell),d1864-192310aSouth Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I :bComprising a History of South Africa and its people, including the war of 1899 and 1900 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-12-01  aProduced by Al Haines  a"South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I" by J. Castell Hopkins and Murat Halstead is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work delves into the intricate history of South Africa and its diverse peoples, particularly focusing on the Boer-British conflict that escalated into war at the end of the 19th century. The book presents a narrative filled with political, social, and military struggles, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the roots and complexities of the conflict.  At the start of the volume, the authors provide essential context regarding the pre-war backdrop, detailing the complex relationships between the Dutch settlers (Boers), indigenous peoples, and the British colonial authorities. The opening chapters introduce the historical settlements and the gradual tensions that developed due to competing interests in the region, underlined by a struggle for power, identity, and governance. The authors emphasize pivotal moments such as early conflicts with native tribes, the significance of European imports, and the cultural evolution of figures like Paul Kruger, laying the groundwork for the significant events that characterized the Boer-British War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSouth African War, 1899-19021 aHalstead, Murat,d1829-190840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41521  c82360d82360