Southern Africa was once regarded as a worthless jumble of British colonies, Boer republics, and African chiefdoms, a troublesome region of little interest to the outside world. But then prospectors chanced first upon the worlds richest deposits of diamonds, and then upon its richest deposits of gold. What followed was a titanic struggle between the British and the Boers for control of the land, culminating in the costliest, bloodiest, and most humiliating war that Britain had waged in nearly a century, and in the ...
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Southern Africa was once regarded as a worthless jumble of British colonies, Boer republics, and African chiefdoms, a troublesome region of little interest to the outside world. But then prospectors chanced first upon the worlds richest deposits of diamonds, and then upon its richest deposits of gold. What followed was a titanic struggle between the British and the Boers for control of the land, culminating in the costliest, bloodiest, and most humiliating war that Britain had waged in nearly a century, and in the devastation of the Boer republics. Martin Merediths magisterial account of those years portrays the great wealth and raw power, the deceit, corruption, and racism that lay behind Britains empire-building in southern Africa. Based on significant new research and filled with atmospheric detail, it focuses on the fascinating rivalry between diamond titan Cecil Rhodes and Paul Kruger, the Boer leader whose only education was the Bible, who believed the earth was flat, yet who defied Britains prime ministers and generals for nearly a quarter of a century. Diamonds, Gold and War makes palpable the cost of western greed to Africas native peoples, and explains the rise of the virulent Afrikaner nationalism that eventually took hold in South Africa, with repercussions lasting nearly a century.
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Add this copy of Diamonds, Gold, and War: the British, the Boers, and to cart. $7.84, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Public Affairs Press.
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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 fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1000grams, ISBN: 9781586484736.
Add this copy of Diamonds Gold and War the British the Boers and the to cart. $12.38, very good condition, Sold by Rothwell & Dunworth Ltd rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dulverton, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by PublicAffairs, 2007. 9781586484736.
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1st edn 1st printing. 8vo. Original gilt lettered black/cream cloth (VG), dustwrapper (VG, not price clipped). Pp. xi + 570, illus with b&w plates, b&w map and endpaper maps (no inscriptions).
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1586484737. Interesting history of South Africa from about 1871 to 1910 which, of course, was a the period of the Boer War and the rise of Afrikaner nationalism. Contains end paper maps, an internal map, and a photo section. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book in a nice, untorn dust jacket.; B&W Illustrations; 8vo, 8"-9" tall; 570 pages.
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Advance Reader's Copy. Rare limited softcover printing issued before publication. The pages of the text are clean, crisp, and unmarked. No creasing along the spine, and no bent page corners. Book has a tiny warp to it from storage, but the book is otherwise in like new condition. All items guaranteed, and a portion of each sale supports social programs in Los Angeles. Ships from CA.
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