Raid And Reform: By A Pretoria Prisoner (1898)

By Alfred P Hillier

Book Overview

Raid and Reform: By A Pretoria Prisoner (1898) is a book written by Alfred Peter Hillier. The book is a first-hand account of the experiences of the author during the Jameson Raid and his subsequent imprisonment in Pretoria, South Africa. The Jameson Raid was an attempted coup d'�����tat in 1895-1896 by British colonialists against the South African Republic, which was then an independent Boer republic. The raid was led by Leander Starr Jameson, the British South Africa Company administrator of Rhodesia, with the support of Cecil Rhodes, the British colonial statesman and mining magnate. The raid failed and the participants were captured and imprisoned by the Boers.Hillier, who was a member of the raiding party, was one of the prisoners who were held in Pretoria. In the book, he recounts his experiences during his imprisonment, including the harsh conditions, the treatment of the prisoners, and the attempts by the British government to secure their release. He also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between the British and the Boers, and the impact of the raid on the relationships between the two groups.Raid and Reform: By A Pretoria Prisoner (1898) is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the Jameson Raid and its aftermath. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South Africa and the British Empire.With Two Essays On The Antiquity Of Man In South Africa.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: 1164862340
• ISBN13: 9781164862345
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 170 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"