Jan Smuts: A Biography

By F.S. Crafford

Book Overview

""Jan Smuts: A Biography"" is a comprehensive account of the life of Jan Christiaan Smuts, one of South Africa's most influential political figures. Written by F.S. Crafford, the book traces Smuts' life from his humble beginnings in rural South Africa, through his education at Cambridge University, his involvement in the Boer War, and his rise to political power as a key figure in the formation of the Union of South Africa. The book explores Smuts' complex political ideologies, which ranged from imperialism to socialism, and his role in shaping South Africa's political landscape. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage to Isie Krige and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Winston Churchill and Mahatma Gandhi. Throughout the book, Crafford provides a balanced and nuanced depiction of Smuts, highlighting both his successes and failures. He also contextualizes Smuts' life within the broader historical and political context of South Africa, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the country's history and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417992905
• ISBN13: 9781417992904
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"