Diamonds, gold, and war : the British, the Boers, and the making of South Africa

Meredith, Martin.

Book 2007

A history of the tumultuous period leading up to the 1910 founding of the modern state of South Africa explores how the discovery of vast diamond and gold deposits led to a fierce struggle between the British and the Boers for control of the region.

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Diamond industry and trade South Africa History 19th century

Gold industry South Africa History 19th century

Great Britain Colonies Africa Administration

Great Britain Foreign relations 1837-1901

South Africa History 1836-1909

South Africa Politics and government 1836-1909

South African War, 1899-1902 Causes

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ISBN:

9781586484736
1586484737

Edition:

First edition

Description:

xi, 570 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 539-550) and index

LCCN:

2007034540

Control Number:

158114

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