The Boer War by Tabitha Jackson

The Boer War by Tabitha Jackson

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This is a portrait of the Boer War through the eyes of ordinary soldiers and civilians. It includes letters and diaries written by British, Canadian and Australian soldiers, along with accounts by black South Africans of their experiences during the war.

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The Boer War by Tabitha Jackson

When Britain went to war with the Boers in October 1899, everyone was confident that it would be an easy victory and over by Christmas. The war, however, was neither glorious nor swift, It not only irreparably damaged the British Empire but led to the establishment of apartheid in South Africa. This is a portrait of the war through the eyes of ordinary soliders and civilians. It includes letters and diaries written by British, Canadian and Australian soldiers, along with accounts by black South Africans of their experiences during the war.
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ISBN 13 9780752217024
ISBN 10 075221702X
Title The Boer War
Author Tabitha Jackson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Year published 1999-09-10
Number of pages 192
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