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100 1 _aBuchan, John,
_d1875-1940
245 1 4 _aThe African Colony: Studies in the Reconstruction
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-02
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Rachael Schultz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The African Colony: Studies in the Reconstruction" by John Buchan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the political and social complexities of South Africa, particularly in the aftermath of the Boer War and the challenges of rebuilding a nation. The author aims to explore the intricacies of South African politics, the historical contexts leading to the colonial struggles, and the various dynamics between different societal groups in the region. The opening of the book provides a retrospective on the conclusion of the Boer War, emphasizing both the devastation caused and the beginning of a significant reconstruction period. Buchan discusses the establishment of a new government and the various challenges faced during resettlement, illustrating this through his observations of the political landscape and the diverse populations that inhabit South Africa. He notes that while history will take time to properly document the reconstruction efforts, the initial steps towards resuming civil administration are evident, necessitating a closer examination of the prevailing issues and ideals guiding the nation’s progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth Africa -- Description and travel
653 _aSouth Africa -- History
653 _aSouth Africa -- Politics and government
653 _aSouth Africa -- Economic conditions
653 _aGreat Britain -- Colonies -- Africa
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34548
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