The war against the Dutch republics in South Africa its origin, progress, and results

By H.J. Ogden

Book Overview

The War Against The Dutch Republics In South Africa: Its Origin, Progress And Results is a historical account of the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa, written by H. J. Ogden. The book provides a detailed overview of the conflict, tracing its origins to the discovery of gold and diamonds in the region, and the resulting tensions between the British and the Boer settlers. Ogden explores the military strategies employed by both sides, including the use of guerrilla warfare by the Boers, and the deployment of British troops and technology. He also examines the impact of the war on the civilian population, including the internment of Boer women and children in British concentration camps, which resulted in thousands of deaths. Throughout the book, Ogden provides a balanced perspective on the conflict, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, and the complex political and economic factors that contributed to the war. He also examines the aftermath of the conflict, including the establishment of the Union of South Africa and the lasting impact of the war on the region. Overall, The War Against The Dutch Republics In South Africa: Its Origin, Progress And Results is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most significant conflicts in South African history.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: 116362876X
• ISBN13: 9781163628768
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"