Oom Paul's People
A Narrative Of The British-Boer Troubles In South Africa, With A History Of The Boers, The Country, And Its Institutions (1899)
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Oom Paul's People: A Narrative of the British-Boer Troubles in South Africa, with a History of the Boers, the Country, and its Institutions is a historical account of the conflict between the British and the Boers in South Africa in the late 19th century. Written by Howard Clemens Hillegas and first published in 1899, the book provides a detailed overview of the history of the Boers, their culture, and their way of life, as well as the political and economic conditions that led to the conflict.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the Boers, from ...
Oom Paul's People: A Narrative of the British-Boer Troubles in South Africa, with a History of the Boers, the Country, and its Institutions is a historical account of the conflict between the British and the Boers in South Africa in the late 19th century. Written by Howard Clemens Hillegas and first published in 1899, the book provides a detailed overview of the history of the Boers, their culture, and their way of life, as well as the political and economic conditions that led to the conflict.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the Boers, from their origins in the 17th century to the present day. It covers their migration to South Africa, their conflicts with indigenous peoples, and their struggle for independence from British rule. The second part of the book focuses on the British-Boer conflict, including the causes of the war, the major battles, and the aftermath.Throughout the book, Hillegas provides a balanced perspective on the conflict, acknowledging the grievances of both sides and the complex political and economic factors that contributed to the conflict. He also provides insights into the culture and way of life of the Boers, including their religious beliefs, social customs, and attitudes towards race and ethnicity.Overall, Oom Paul's People is an important historical document that provides a detailed and nuanced account of the British-Boer conflict in South Africa. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa or the broader history of colonialism and imperialism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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