Publisher's Synopsis
The History of South Africa is a comprehensive account of the country's past, written by Alexander Wilmot and published in 1901. The book covers the period from the earliest human habitation of the region to the end of the 19th century, with a particular focus on the colonial era and the struggles that led to the establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1910.Wilmot begins by describing the pre-colonial history of South Africa, including the migrations of Bantu-speaking peoples and the rise of powerful African kingdoms. He then moves on to the arrival of European explorers and traders, the establishment of Dutch and British colonies, and the conflicts that arose between settlers and indigenous peoples. The book also covers the Boer Wars, the rise of Afrikaner nationalism, and the struggles for political and economic power that defined South Africa in the late 19th century.Throughout the book, Wilmot provides detailed accounts of key historical events and figures, as well as analysis of the social, economic, and political forces that shaped South Africa's development. He also includes numerous maps, illustrations, and primary source documents to help readers understand the context of the events he describes.Overall, The History of South Africa is an important resource for anyone interested in the country's past, and a valuable contribution to the field of African history.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.
