The Boer War - Thomas Pakenham (Paperback Book, Abacus 1992 Edition)

Overview

Thomas Pakenhams The Boer War is widely regarded as the definitive, single-volume history of the Second Anglo-Boer War (18991902). Based on exhaustive first-hand research, private diaries, and interviews with survivors from both sides, Pakenham constructs a narrative that is as gripping as a novel while remaining masterfully scholarly. It covers everything from the early conventional battles to the brutal guerrilla phase and the concentration camps, making it an essential centerpiece for any South African history collection.

Condition Report

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• Cover & Edges: As shown in 20260611_224047.jpg and 20260611_224101.jpg, the front and back card covers show heavy creasing, edge wear, and noticeable laminate lifting/peeling around the margins.

• Spine: As visible in 20260611_224056.jpg, the spine is heavily creased and weathered with significant laminate peeling and a vertical crack down the length, though the binding remains structurally together and the text is entirely readable.

• Pages: As seen in 20260611_224108.jpg and 20260611_224123.jpg, the edges of the pages show heavy tanning/foxing due to age. The internal text is completely unaffected and fully clear to read.

• Overall Grade: Acceptable Vintage Condition / Well-Read Reading Copy.