With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1
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"With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1" by H. W. Wilson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the Boer War, detailing the events, strategies, and political implications surrounding this conflict. This volume examines the early stages of the war, including the buildup to conflict and the initial battles that set the tone for subsequent struggles." "The
opening of the book sets the stage for the Boer War by recounting the political tensions leading up to the conflict, particularly the Boer ultimatum that triggered hostilities. It details Britain's unpreparedness for the war, the historical context of colonization in South Africa, and the growing animosity between British and Boer factions. Key figures like President Kruger and British officials like Sir Alfred Milner are introduced, providing insight into their motivations and actions. The narrative flows into the early military engagements, highlighting the strategic and logistical challenges faced by British forces as they confronted the Boer troops, emphasizing the complexities of military tactics employed on both sides." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilson, Herbert Wrigley, 1866-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1 |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48534 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48534-8 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1071 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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