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Naville, Edouard

 
9781334034596: Britain and Boer Independence (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Focusing on the conflict between Britain and the Boer republics, this book contends that had the Boers adopted the conciliatory stance of granting voting rights to immigrants, they could have preserved their independence, protected themselves from British encroachment, and avoided the disastrous Second Boer War. The author asserts that Boer leaders like President Kruger intentionally stoked conflict for personal political gain by exaggerating the threat of British imperialism. This book presents a historical analysis of the events leading up to the war, challenging many popular narratives about the conflict's origins and arguing that Britain's actions were primarily defensive. The author's insights illuminate the complex interplay between national identity, political power, and the deep-seated tensions that ultimately tore southern Africa apart.

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