Boer Politics by Yves Guyot

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Author Guyot, Yves, 1843-1928
Title Boer Politics
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Summary "Boer Politics" by Yves Guyot is a political treatise written in the late 19th century. The text analyzes the complex political landscape of South Africa concerning the Boer Republics and British interests, particularly during the fraught period leading up to the Boer War. Guyot aims to explore the dynamics of power, governance, and justice within the Boer community and make a case against their treatment of the British settlers known as Uitlanders. The opening of the work begins with a preface that outlines the purpose and context of the publication, explaining that the arguments presented were initially responses to pro-Boer sentiments and articles published in French journals. Guyot foreshadows a systematic examination of Boer politics, addressing key grievances against the government of the South African Republic and the perceived imbalance of power between the Boers and the Uitlanders. Through a detailed analysis of historical events such as the Jameson Raid and the implications of various treaties, he sets the stage for a critique of the Boer leadership and their approach to governance and law, emphasizing a lack of tolerance for dissent and inequitable representation for non-Boers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
Subject Transvaal (South Africa) -- History
Subject Transvaal (South Africa) -- Politics and government
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EBook-No. 17968
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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