The Boer War

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A History

By Keith Surridge and Denis Judd

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The Boer War by Keith Surridge and Denis Judd offers a comprehensive exploration of the conflict between the British Empire and the Boer Republics at the turn of the 20th century. The book delves into the political, social, and military aspects of the war, examining its causes, key battles, and the eventual consequences. It provides insightful analysis into the impact the war had on both the British and Boer societies, as well as its significance in the broader context of imperial history.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration of the conflict between British forces and the Boer settlers in South Africa if you're fascinated by historical military strategies, imperialism, and the complex socio-political landscapes of late 19th and early 20th century warfare. With detailed accounts from expert historians, it offers a compelling perspective on the global ramifications and human stories entwined with this pivotal event in history.

The Boer War

First published in hardback in 2002 and in paperback in 2003 by John Murray (Publishers) Ltd. New paperback edition published in Great Britain by I.B. Tauris in 2013.

The Boer War of 1899-1902 was an epic of heroism and bungling, cunning and barbarism with an extraordinary cast of characters - including Churchill, Rhodes, Conan Doyle, Smuts, Kipling, Gandhi, Kruger and Kitchener. This book provides a complete history of the Boer War - from the first signs of unrest to the eventual peace.

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The Boer War of 1899-1902 was an epic of heroism and bungling, cunning and barbarism, with an extraordinary cast of characters including Churchill, Rhodes, Conan Doyle, Smuts, Kipling, Gandhi, Kruger, and Kitchener.

The war revealed the ineptitude of the British military and unexpectedly exposed the corrupt underside of imperialism in the establishment of the first concentration camps, the shooting of Boer prisoners-of-war, and the embezzlement of military supplies by British officers.

This acclaimed book provides a complete history of The Boer War—from the first signs of unrest to the eventual peace. In the process, it debunks several of the myths which have grown up around the conflict and explores the deadly legacy it left for southern Africa.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350143548

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 34 bw in 16pp plates

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 368

Collections

African History Denis Judd Education & Reference European History History & Military Keith Surridge Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Denis Judd is Professor Emeritus of Imperial and Commonwealth History, London Metropolitan University, and Professor at New York University in London. His books include Empire; George VI (both published by I.B.Tauris); The Lion and the Tiger: The Rise and Fall of the British Raj; Balfour and the British Empire; Radical Joe - A Life of Joseph Chamberlain; The Victorian Empire; Palmerston; The Crimean War and Jawaharlal Nehru. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Keith Surridge is an independent scholar. He is the author of Managing the South African War 1899-1902.