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100	1		_aHopkins, J. Castell _q(John Castell), _d1864-1923
245	1	0	_aSouth Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I : _bComprising a History of South Africa and its people, including the war of 1899 and 1900
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-12-01
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSouth African War, 1899-1902
700	1		_aHalstead, Murat, _d1829-1908
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41521
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