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The War in South Africa

Doyle Arthur Conan
Publication date 06/05/2025
EAN: 9782322622498
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« The War in South Africa » by Arthur Conan Doyle delivers a meticulous account of the Second Boer War (1899.1902), a defining conflict between the British Empire and the Boer republics of Transvaal and the Orange Free State. Best known for Sherlock ... See full description
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Attribute nameAttribute value
Common books attribute
PublisherBOOKS ON DEMAND
Page Count124
Languageen
AuthorDoyle Arthur Conan
FormatPaperback / softback
Product typeBook
Publication date06/05/2025
Weight191 g
Dimensions (thickness x width x height)0.90 x 14.80 x 21.00 cm
Summary
Second Boer War, Colonial Conflicts, and British Military History
« The War in South Africa » by Arthur Conan Doyle delivers a meticulous account of the Second Boer War (1899.1902), a defining conflict between the British Empire and the Boer republics of Transvaal and the Orange Free State. Best known for Sherlock Holmes, Conan Doyle adopts the precision of a historian, dissecting pivotal battles like Spion Kop, guerrilla tactics, and the humanitarian fallout of British concentration camps. His narrative, enriched by firsthand testimonies and military reports, exposes the geopolitical stakes and strategic missteps that prolonged this colonial struggle.The author scrutinizes the medias role in wartime propaganda and the wars impact on South Africas national identity. Vivid depictions of the arid Veld landscapes and the extreme conditions endured by soldiers lend an immersive quality to this historical study.Ideal for enthusiasts of military history and 19th-century imperial dynamics, this work bridges scholarly rigor and accessible storytelling.