The Transvaal War - 1880-1881 (Africana Collectanea XLI) - Bellairs, Blanche St. John (Lady)

It is admitted that the accounts given, as well as 'the opinions expressed, are mainly based upon official documents.' The authoress describes the contest as 'a most unnecessary war,' and states that 'too great eagerness to carry out a federation scheme defeated its own object, leading as it did to a too hasty annexation of the Transvaal - the primary cause of the Zulu War, and bringing in its train the Boer Rebellion. (from the preface).

Hardcover. English. Struik. 1972 facsimile reprint of the original 1885 edition, limited edition no 772 of 1000 copies. ISBN: 0869770187. 500 pp. Good condition in faux leather, worn dw in protective plastic. Book No: 2505671