Boer War: A History From Beginning to End (History of South Africa)

I am sure this 40 page book does not do justice in describing the Boer War. However, it did give a good INTRODUCTION into the subject. In one sentence the Dutch Afrikaaners wanted to keep their independence in the midst of an ever expanding British empire.Surprisingly, the smaller ill equipped Boers put up a good fight against a vastly superior English army. However, over time the Boers were worn down and lost to a larger English military machine.Strangely enough, three future leaders came out o

Delivered as promised This was a very clear and informative summary book that indeed does provide the readers with a succinct overview of what was a horrible war, or series there of, during the Imperialistic era of history. Let us all hope that such horrors can be prevented from occurring again.

Boer NameAfter reading this authors piece of South African history I gained a useful insight into how the southern part of Africa formed in more detail. Having the last name Boer myself I knew the history of the name from Afrikaans to old Dutch meanings and beyond. With personal meetings with citizens and expats from South Africa I was able to gain a meaningful insight into the very basics of politics today. Thank you again to the author and my connections for making this journey into Boer usage