Boer War Illustrated Edition
This is the illustrated edition of this major work. The war declared by the Boers on 11 October 1899 gave the British as Kipling said, 'no end of a lesson.' Thomas Pakenham has written the first full-scale documentary history of the war to be attempted since 1910. His narrative is based on first-hand and unpublished sources. He throws new light on the blunders of the British generals and writes movingly about the plight of the 100 000 black Africans who served both armies. And he explains the final political victory of the Boers - how they lost the war but won the peace.
| Author | Thomas Pakenham |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Jonathan Ball Publishers |
| Place | Johannesburg |
| Year | 1999 |
| ISBN | 9781868420742 |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Dustjacket Condition | Good |
| Comments | DJ shelf rubbed |
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