Leading Points In South African History: 1486 To March 30, 1900 (1900)

By Edwin A. Pratt

Book Overview

""Leading Points in South African History: 1486 to March 30, 1900"" is a historical book written by Edwin A. Pratt and published in 1900. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major events and turning points in South African history from the arrival of the Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias in 1486 to the end of the 19th century. The book covers the period of colonialism and the expansion of European powers in South Africa, including the Dutch settlement at the Cape of Good Hope, the arrival of British settlers, and the conflicts between the indigenous people and the colonizers. The author also covers the rise of the Boer republics, the discovery of diamonds and gold, and the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa and its impact on the world.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: 1165433842
• ISBN13: 9781165433841
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"