02425cam a22003493u 4500 59088 UtSlPG 20260610134348.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 DT Leutwein, Theodor Gotthilf von, 1849-1921 Elf Jahre Gouverneur in Deutsch-Südwestafrika Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-03-18 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Elf Jahre Gouverneur in Deutsch-Südwestafrika" by Theodor Leutwein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the complexities and challenges faced in German colonial policies in South West Africa during Leutwein's governorship, reflecting both achievements and setbacks. It delves into the interactions between the German colonizers and the indigenous populations, emphasizing the importance of humane colonial practices over oppression. The opening of the work presents Leutwein's initial reflections on the realities of German colonial administration amidst historical conflicts involving the native peoples such as the Hottentots and Hereros. He outlines the demographic and ethnographic background of the region, detailing the various tribes and their historical migration patterns. Leutwein highlights the intricacies of the relationships between different groups, foreshadowing the conflicts that will unfold under German rule, while also indicating his belief that a more generous and respectful colonial policy could lead to more favorable outcomes for both the colonizers and the indigenous inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Leutwein, Theodor Gotthilf von, 1849-1921 Namibia -- History -- 1884-1915 Colonial administrators -- Namibia -- Biography Colonial administrators -- Germany -- Biography Germany -- Colonies -- Africa, Southern https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59088 99914 99914