Boers And Little Englanders: The Story Of The Conventions (1897)

By John Procter

Book Overview

Boers and Little Englanders: The Story of the Conventions (1897) by John Procter is a historical account of the events leading up to the Second Boer War. The book explores the political and social tensions between the Boer republics and the British Empire, focusing on the conventions and negotiations that took place in the late 19th century. Procter examines the perspectives of both the Boers and the British, including the attitudes of the Little Englanders, a group of British politicians who opposed imperial expansion. The book also delves into the economic and strategic interests at play, as well as the impact of nationalism and racism on the conflict. Procter's detailed analysis provides valuable insights into the complex factors that contributed to the outbreak of the Second Boer War, making this book a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436790751
• ISBN13: 9781436790758
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"