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The Truth About The Jameson Raid is a historical book written by John Hays Hammond in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the Jameson Raid, which was a failed attempt by the British South Africa Company to overthrow the Boer government in South Africa in 1895. Hammond, who was a prominent American mining engineer and a close friend of Cecil Rhodes, the founder of the British South Africa Company, was present during the raid and played a key role in its planning and execution.In the book, Hammond provides an insider's perspective on the events leading up to the raid, the planning and execution of the raid, and its aftermath. He also provides insights into the political and economic motivations behind the raid, as well as the complex relationships between the various parties involved, including the British government, the Boer government, and the British South Africa Company.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of South Africa and the British Empire. It is also an important primary source for historians studying the Jameson Raid and its impact on the political and economic landscape of South Africa. Overall, The Truth About The Jameson Raid is a valuable historical document that sheds light on one of the most significant events in the history of South Africa and the British Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165649228
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 60
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x3 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 95 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 12. december 2024

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The Truth About The Jameson Raid is a historical book written by John Hays Hammond in 1918. The book provides a detailed account of the Jameson Raid, which was a failed attempt by the British South Africa Company to overthrow the Boer government in South Africa in 1895. Hammond, who was a prominent American mining engineer and a close friend of Cecil Rhodes, the founder of the British South Africa Company, was present during the raid and played a key role in its planning and execution.In the book, Hammond provides an insider's perspective on the events leading up to the raid, the planning and execution of the raid, and its aftermath. He also provides insights into the political and economic motivations behind the raid, as well as the complex relationships between the various parties involved, including the British government, the Boer government, and the British South Africa Company.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers interested in the history of South Africa and the British Empire. It is also an important primary source for historians studying the Jameson Raid and its impact on the political and economic landscape of South Africa. Overall, The Truth About The Jameson Raid is a valuable historical document that sheds light on one of the most significant events in the history of South Africa and the British Empire.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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