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In 1652 a small group of Dutch farmers landed on the southernmost tip of Africa. Sent by the powerful Dutch India Company, their mission was simply to grow vegetables and supply ships rounding the cape. The colonists, however, were convinced by their strict Calvinist faith that they were among God's Elect," chosen to rule over the continent. Their saga-;bloody, ferocious, and fervent-;would culminate three centuries later in one of the greatest...
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War broke out in 1899 between the British and South African settlers of Dutch descent, the Boers, or Afrikaners as they are usually called today. Despite previous clashes, the British seriously underestimated their opponents. Although dressed in battered civilian clothes and made up entirely of volunteers, Boer troops were all mounted on horses and had very up-to-date German rifles.
An even more unpleasant surprise than the mounted riflemen were...
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On 10 May 1994, Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president, uttering the words 'let freedom reign' as part of his famous inaugural address. More than 100,000 people turned up to hear him speak. Mandela's great skill as an orator has enabled him to use the power of words as an important weapon in his fight against discrimination and injustice in the world. This collection, which marks the 20th anniversary of Mandela's release from prison...
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General Jan Smuts ironically described the amaMpondo in 1936 as "a native tribe considered somewhat backward in comparison to other tribes of the Union of South Africa" yet "unusually conservative and tenacious" resisting "the disintegration of native life." In the democratic era their struggle for the right to decide their local destinies locally has not become easier. The Promise of Justice is a four part series written to pay tribute to two great...
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This book was first published in 1987 when South African Apartheid policy generated much public discussion all over the world. This book, "Apartheid in South Africa: Origins and Impact", is a book which can serve the dual purpose of informing the general reader, of the historical background to Apartheid; and of placing a textbook at the disposal of students preparing for various examinations on the history of South Africa.
6) The Boer War
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The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) is one of the most intriguing conflicts of modern history. It has been labeled many things: the first media war, a precursor of the First and Second World Wars, the originator of apartheid. The difference in status and resources between the superpower Great Britain and two insignificant Boer republics in southern Africa was enormous. But, against all expectation, it took the British every effort and a huge sum of money...
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In the second book from the Eleanor of Aquitaine Series, as the blind seer from Antioch predicted, Eleanor marries the love of her life, Henry II of England. Passion rules the marriage as alpha male and alpha female compete for dominance. Meanwhile, to drag his war-torn kingdom back from the brink of anarchy, Henry must rely on the resources of the Eleanor's Aquitaine.
Marriage to the beautiful, intelligent Eleanor delivers Henry an empire from...
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Cruel, backward, isolationist, and fanatically religious-or independent, resourceful, principled, and courageous? This book is, about the Boers of the Transvaal; it is about how, they were formed, their relentless territorial, expansion, at the expense of indigenous groups in both, the Cape Colony and the Transvaal, their struggle for distinctiveness and independence against Imperial and African pressures, the state that they, carved out for themselves,...
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The Anglo-Boer War was a 'small war', but it left an indelible mark on South Africa and its future and represented a watershed in British Imperialism and the Empire.
It was an interesting war with all the elements that makes military history intriguing: David against Goliath, amateurs against professionals, heroes and villains, bravery and cowardice, glory and suffering, brilliant victories and humiliating defeats.
Based on extensive research, using...
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Native Life in South Africa (1916) is a book by Solomon T. Plaatje. Written while Plaatje was serving as General Secretary of the South African Native National Congress, the work shows the influence of American activist and socialist historian W. E. B. Du Bois, whom Plaatje met and befriended. Using historical analysis and firsthand accounts from native South Africans, Plaatje exposes the cruelty of colonialism and analyzes the significance of the...
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Bits And Pieces Of A Country x-rays segments of 20th-century Nigeria. The stories, set in different parts of Nigeria, depict the poverty, corruption, and greed that are commonplace in contemporary Nigeria. It is a sincere, exposition of the painful realities in an otherwise naturally endowed country.
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Includes more than 20 illustrations and 2 maps.
The account of two British military campaigns in East and West Africa in 1868 and 1873-74, led by Sir Robert Napier and Sir Garnet Wolseley respectively, both of which Stanley accompanied as a war correspondent for the New York Herald. Napier's campaign in Abyssinia (Ethiopia) was conducted against Emperor Theodore, who was holding foreign hostages in his mountain fortress, Magdala. The fortress was...
14) A Fair Country
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A subtle and powerful exploration of the personal impact of politics on an American family stationed in South Africa during the time of apartheid.
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Cape Town is a place between. Between two oceans, between first and third worlds, between east and west. So too the majority of its citizens, a people between black and white, native and settler, African and European. The Cape coloureds. This tween-ness complicates and perplexes. It threatens key conceptions we have about the histories, identities, and cultures of those who live on the continent. It makes us wonder how we can understand a city that...
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"Oswell was reckoned the greatest hunter of his day." -Spectator, 1900
"The greatest hunter ever known in modern times." -Sir Samuel W. Baker
"Some of his hunting tales are enough to make Nimrod turn in his grave." - The Book Buyer, 1900
Referred to by natives as "Tlaga," (meaning "on the look-out, wary, like game") William Cotton Oswell (1818-1893) was an English born 19th century explorer and big game hunter who explored Africa with Livingstone...
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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant and diverse nation of South Africa with our captivating eBook, South Africa: Country edition. This comprehensive guide is your passport to exploring the wonders of this enchanting country, known for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality.
Within the pages of this eBook, you will delve into the fascinating tapestry of South Africa's people and their diverse cultures.
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Your essential companion to South Africa's première wildlife destination. Full details, practical info, maps and stunning photos. Everything you need for the safari of your lifetime, all updated for 2013! -- Why Get This Guide? -- * With more than forty national park rest camps and luxury private lodges to choose from, we'll help you find the right accommodation for your budget * Kruger has more than 2,300 km of road to explore, our suggested itineraries...
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The Anglo-Zulu War lasted only six months in 1879, but in that relatively short time twenty-three men were awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry under most trying and dangerous circumstances. Zulu warriors gave no mercy and expected none in return, yet half of the awards were given to men who went back into the midst of fierce fighting to rescue stranded comrades, well-aware that they risked suffering a particularly brutal death.
Two men received...
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