John Laband: The Transvaal Rebellion

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Beschreibung

This book takes a unique look at the first Boer war by concentrating on the events and battles of the First Boer War. Due attention is also given to the 2nd Boer War - it's origins, key players and significance for the future of South Africa. The personal stories of heroism and sacrifice, sieges, rebellions and battles, make for an enthralling and dramatic tale - a classic of military history that will find a ready audience amongst military enthusiasts.

Über den Autor

Dr John Laband is presently Professor of History at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada. He was previously Professor of History at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South [...] specialises in war and society studies and is a leading expert on the history of the Zulu kingdom. He is the author or co-author of over twenty books.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface: A Clash of Military Cultures

1. The Imperial Factor and the Transvaal

2. The situation in the Transvaal Territory in 1880 and the outbreak of rebellion

3. The Boer and the British military systems

4. In open rebellion: the Boers seize the military initiative

5. 'Cribbed, cabined, confined, bound-in': the blockaded garrisons

6. The Natal Field Force

7. Laing's Nek

8. Ingogo

9. Seeking a way out of the war

10. Majuba

11. Peace and betrayal

Conclusion: 'Remember Majuba!'

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2005
Genre:	Geschichte , Importe
Rubrik:	Geisteswissenschaften
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13:	9780582772618
ISBN-10:	0582772613
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Laband, John
Hersteller:	Routledge
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	229 x 152 x 16 mm
Von/Mit:	John Laband
Erscheinungsdatum:	10.02.2005
Gewicht:	0,421 kg