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1 online resource (286 pages) |
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data file rda |
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Print version record. |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of maps and plates; Acknowledgements; Publisher's acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Map of the Transvaal; Introduction: 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 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. |
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10 Majuba11 Peace and betrayal; Conclusion: 'Remember Majuba!'; Select bibliography; Index. |
| Summary |
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. |
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War of 1880-1881 (Transvaal) (OCoLC)fst01355280
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Transvaal (South Africa) -- History -- War of 1880-1881.
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HISTORY -- Africa -- South -- General.
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HISTORY -- Africa -- South -- Republic of South Africa.
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South Africa -- Transvaal.
(OCoLC)fst01208743
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| Chronological Term |
1880-1881
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Laband, John. Transvaal Rebellion : The First Boer War, 1880-1881. Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, ©2014 9780582772618 |
| ISBN |
9781317868460 (electronic bk.) |
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1317868463 (electronic bk.) |
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