Publisher's Synopsis
The Real Kruger and the Transvaal is a book written by Frederick A. McKenzie that provides a detailed account of the history and culture of the Transvaal region in South Africa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book primarily focuses on the life of Paul Kruger, the former President of the South African Republic, and his role in shaping the political and social landscape of the region. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Boer Wars, the gold rush in the Transvaal, and the relationship between the Boer settlers and the indigenous population. It also explores the complex political dynamics of the time, including the tension between the Boer republics and the British Empire, and the struggle for independence that ultimately led to the formation of the Union of South Africa. Throughout the book, McKenzie draws on a variety of sources, including personal accounts, historical documents, and interviews with local residents, to provide a nuanced and comprehensive perspective on the region and its people. The Real Kruger and the Transvaal is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of South Africa, and provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal period of the country's past.1900. Charles T. Bunce is another author whose work appears in the book. The volume contains three essays whose intent is to present the facts of the war between the Britons and Boers in South Africa to American readers in an impartial manner. The first section of the book, Paul Kruger: His Life Story is an excellent personal description of the characteristics and habits of the remarkable man who is at the head of the Transvaal Republic, together with a fair presentation of the English side of the case by Mr. Frederick A. McKenzie, an Englishman, who writes with comparatively little prejudice. This is followed by The Transvaal Boer Speaking for Himself, which involves a presentation of the other side of the story by M.J. Du Plessis, a native of Johannesburg, and an able defender of his country's cause. In the concluding portion of the work, A Brief History of the Transvaal Republic, the writer, Charles T. Bunce, has endeavored to present the actual historical facts so clearly and concisely as to enable the reader to obtain a distinct understanding of the exact situation.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.
