Canada's Little War - Fighting for the British Empire in Southern Africa 1899-1902

The first illustrated history of Canada's involvement in the Boer War. Control of rich resources; gold and diamonds; and strategic advantage were at stake when Great Britain waged war against two republics in southern Africa that declared independence. Canada was divided. Boer War expert Carman Miller book explores Canada's involvement in the conflict. A Books for Everybody 2003 selection!

About the author

CARMAN MILLER is a professor of history and the former Dean of Arts at McGill University. He is also the author of Painting the Map Red: Canada and the South African War, 1899-1902.

Product details

• Authors: Carman Miller
• Publisher: Formac Publishing Company Limited
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.10.2003
• EAN: 9781550288001
• ISBN: 978-1-55028-800-1
• No. of pages: 104
• Dimensions: 218 mm x 237 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 599 g
• Series: Lorimer Illustrated History
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous