Better known for his Sherlock Holmes books, Conan Doyle's book was one of the first complete histories of the Anglo-Boer War as-it-happened. Published in 1902, Doyle's book became the standard by which all other histories of that conflict became to be measured. Now completely reset with two dozen unique and rare pictures from the conflict.
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Better known for his Sherlock Holmes books, Conan Doyle's book was one of the first complete histories of the Anglo-Boer War as-it-happened. Published in 1902, Doyle's book became the standard by which all other histories of that conflict became to be measured. Now completely reset with two dozen unique and rare pictures from the conflict.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN:
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Used-Acceptable. Ex lib hardback in dark blue cloth with gilt. 7th impression. Ex public library-stamps, sellotape stains. Both hinges cracked & repaired; white tape on front hinge; board corners worn; spine bumped at head & foot, with some wear to cloth; gilt lettering dull. All maps present.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x1; Softcover. Tight binding. Clear text. Free of any markings and no writings inside. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
I had hoped for more detail about the politics, history, and people involved. The main characters. What I found, as have many other reviewers, was an extremely detailed list of military actions. Amazing really in the detail down the individual names and remarks about them like 'the great cricketeer'. I slugged my way through 95% of the books hoping for some overview commentary that was not entirely self-serving to the British government. Never happened. The stance taken was that the Boers started the war, their leaders duplicitous and greedy. Only once or twice does he refer to the internment of women and children by the British (27,000 of whom died of disease, neglect and hunger) only to scoff at any accusations of wrong doing by the British. I simply couldn't stomach the self-serving drivel about how sacrosanct was the British position. It became insulting to the intelligence of any person who has read anything about the colonization activities of Great Britain and their terror of losing their world dominant position to read (other than skim) the last 25 pages or so hoping for some kernel of truth. Overall interesting from a military point of view but as to an accurate portrayal of how the war(s) started and the reasons, not to be recommended.
