Short History of South Africa

Originally published in 1973, this book begins with the arrival of the Europeans in South Africa. It examines the part played by the Dutch, British and Afrikaners, as well the diverse ethnic groups including the Xhosa and Zulus.

List of contents

1. The Hollanders 2. The British: 1806-38 3. The Bushmen, Hottentots and Coloureds 4. The Bantu 5. The Voortrekkers 6. The Boer Republics or Afrikaner States 7. Conflict in the East: The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 8. The Discovery of Diamonds: The First Anglo-Boer War, 1881 9. Rhodesia Founded, and the South African Republic Surrounded 10. Doctor Jameson 11. The Uitlanders 12. The Second Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902 13. Union 14. Botha, 1910-19 15. Smuts and Herzog 16. Apartheid 17. Conclusion: Place Names. Appendix A: Geography and People B: Pre-History C: The Afrikaans Language.

Summary

Originally published in 1973, this book begins with the arrival of the Europeans in South Africa. It examines the part played by the Dutch, British and Afrikaners, as well the diverse ethnic groups including the Xhosa and Zulus.

Product details

• Authors: John Selby, Selby John
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9781032320663
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3232066-3
• No. of pages: 300
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: South Africa
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; HISTORY / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / African, HISTORY / Africa / South / Republic of South Africa, Republic of South Africa, African History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations