Publisher's Synopsis
""History of South Africa: The Republics and Native Territories from 1854-1872"" is a comprehensive historical account of South Africa during the mid-19th century. Written by George McCall Theal, a renowned South African historian, the book covers the period when the country was divided into several independent republics and native territories. The book begins by setting the stage with a brief overview of South Africa's history and geography, and then delves into the political and social landscape of the time. Theal provides a detailed account of the Boer Wars, which were fought between the Boer settlers and the British Empire, and their impact on the country's political and economic development. The book also covers the complex relationships between the various native tribes and the European settlers, including the conflicts that arose as the settlers moved further inland. Theal provides insight into the cultural and economic differences between the various groups, and the challenges they faced as they tried to coexist in the rapidly changing landscape of South Africa. Throughout the book, Theal draws on a wide range of primary sources, including official government documents, personal diaries, and newspaper articles, to provide a rich and nuanced account of South Africa's history during this tumultuous period. Overall, ""History of South Africa: The Republics and Native Territories from 1854-1872"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa or the broader history of colonialism and imperialism in Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
