The Imperial Factor in South Africa

Originally published in 1937 and written by de Kiewiet who in his lifetime was recognized as one of the premier historians of British imperial policy and African history, this book covers the years 1871-1885 in South Africa's history, discussing racial, social and economic issues.

Autorentext

Cornelis W. de Kiewiet was President of Cornell and Rochester Universities, USA.

Klappentext

Originally published in 1937 and written by de Kiewiet who in his lifetime was recognized as one of the premier historians of British imperial policy and African history, this book covers the years 1871-1885 in South Africa's history, discussing racial, social and economic issues.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. A House Divided 3. Quasi Crown Colonies 4. A Bundle of Sticks 5. The Annexation of the Transvaal 6. Sir Barle Frere 7. The Economics of War 8. Politicians in Uniform 9. Land and Landlessness 10. The Zulu War 11. Midlothian and Mjuba 12. The Imperial Factor.