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The Boer War

London to Ladysmith via Pretoria and Ian Hamilton's March
By Sir Sir Winston S. Churchill
Series: Bloomsbury Revelations
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The Boer War by Sir Winston S. Churchill offers a detailed account of the conflict fought between the British Empire and the two Boer republics: the South African Republic and the Orange Free State. Churchill provides a blend of historical narrative and personal experiences, lending insight into the strategies, politics, and key figures involved. This work captures the complexities and challenges of a significant colonial war at the turn of the 20th century.
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If you are fascinated by historical events and military strategies, you'll appreciate this detailed account from a renowned statesman who provides first-hand insights into key battles and the political landscape. The book offers a compelling narrative that's ideal for history enthusiasts eager to explore the intricacies of British military campaigns and imperialism.

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The Boer War

"First published in Great Britain as London to Ladysmith and Ian Hamilton's March by Longmans, Green in 1900 This edition first published by Leo Cooper in 1989, reissued by Pimlico 2002."

Winston Churchill's eyewitness reports from the front-line of the Boer War of 1899-1902, now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series.

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On October 11th, 1899, long-simmering tensions between Britain and the Boer Republics - the Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic - finally erupted into the conflict that would become known as the Second Boer War.

Two days after the first shots were fired, a young writer by the name of Winston Churchill set out for South Africa to cover the conflict for the Morning Post.

The Boer War brings together the two collections of despatches that Churchill published on the conflict. London to Ladysmith recounts the future Prime Minister's arrival in South Africa and his subsequent capture by and dramatic escape from the Boers, the adventure that first brought the name of Winston Churchill to public attention.

Ian Hamilton's March collects Churchill's later despatches as he marched alongside a column of the main British army from Bloemfontein to Pretoria. Published together, these books are a vivid eye-witness account of a landmark period in British Imperial History and an insightful chronicle of a formative experience by Britain's greatest war-time leader.

Series: Bloomsbury Revelations

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472520821

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 October 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 392

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African History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Series: Bloomsbury Revelations Sir Sir Winston S. Churchill

About the Author

Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two occasions, from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951-1955. Celebrated as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th Century, he was also a gifted orator, statesman and historian. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953.

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