The Transvaal Rebellion
The First Boer War, 1880-1881
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:10th Feb '05
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According to Rudyard Kipling, The Boer Wars taught the British "no end of a lesson". This book tells the untold story of the Boer Wars - the disastrous British campaign of the First Boer War and how its outcome influenced the nature of the second Boer War and thus the future of the whole of South Africa.
This account of the First Boer War of 1881-1881 shows how the British army was jolted out of its complacency by the effective fire and movement tactics of the Boers and the lethal effects of modern small arms. It emphasises the many divisive political, ideological, racial, social and economic tensions in 19th-century South Africa and more.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.
'John Laband is by far the most perceptive analyst of the wars in southern Africa in the 1870s and 1880s. The strength of The Transvaal Rebellion lies not only its thorough account of the battles themselves - which in itself is the best and most comprehensive available - but in his description of the mis-matched military cultures of the opponants, which saw one of the most experienced, succesful but essentially conventional armies in the world struggling against an egalitarian citizen militia with no tradition of military glory.' Ian Knight, author of The National Army Museum Book of the Zulu War
'A brilliant, moving narrative that captures the drama and tragedy of armed conflict against the stunning backdrop of the South Africa veldt. It tells us much about the nature of frontier warfare and the perennial clashes between ethnic nationalism and the interests of great powers.' Roger Sarty, Professor of History, Wilfrid Laurier University and previously Deputy Director, Canadian War Museum.
"A particularly well-researched and readable book that is a very balanced and quick to correct myths and unfounded statements. This book is a rare example of high readability and outstanding scholarship".
Stowell V Kessler, African Historical Research, Petrus Steyn, South Africa
ISBN: 9780582772618
Dimensions: 163mm x 240mm x 26mm
Weight: 808g
288 pages