Queen Or President? An Indictment Of Paul Kruger (1900)

By S.M. Gluckstein

Book Overview

""Queen Or President? An Indictment Of Paul Kruger"" is a historical book written by S. M. Gluckstein in 1900. The book is an in-depth analysis of the life and political career of Paul Kruger, who was the President of the South African Republic from 1883 to 1900. The author presents a critical view of Kruger's leadership, arguing that his policies and actions contributed to the downfall of the Boer Republics during the Second Boer War. Gluckstein examines Kruger's political philosophy and his relationship with the British Empire, arguing that his stubbornness and unwillingness to compromise ultimately led to the disastrous war. The author also explores Kruger's controversial policies, such as the forced removal of black South Africans from their land, and critiques his leadership style, which he argues was authoritarian and undemocratic.Overall, ""Queen Or President? An Indictment Of Paul Kruger"" provides a detailed and critical analysis of one of the key figures in South African history, shedding light on the complex political and social dynamics of the time. The book is an important resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of South Africa and the Boer Wars.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: 116487635X
• ISBN13: 9781164876359
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"