Publisher's Synopsis
The Capture Of De Wet: The South African Rebellion, 1914 (1915) is a historical book written by Philip J. Sampson. The book is about the South African Rebellion that took place in 1914 and focuses on the capture of General Christiaan De Wet, a prominent Boer leader who played a major role in the rebellion.The book starts by providing a brief overview of the political and social situation in South Africa during the early 20th century. It then goes on to describe the events leading up to the rebellion, including the tensions between the British colonial government and the Afrikaner population.The main focus of the book is on the capture of De Wet, which was a significant turning point in the rebellion. Sampson provides a detailed account of the military operations that led to De Wet's capture, including the strategies and tactics used by both sides.The book also explores the aftermath of the rebellion, including the impact it had on South African politics and society. Sampson provides insights into the motivations and perspectives of both the British and the Boer leaders, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the conflict.Overall, The Capture Of De Wet: The South African Rebellion, 1914 (1915) is a well-researched and informative book that provides a detailed account of an important event in South African history. It will be of interest to anyone interested in military history, colonialism, and the history of South Africa.This Book Is In English.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.
