Select constitutional documents illustrating South African history, 1795-1910

By G W 1887-1976 Eybers

Book Overview

Before headlines and speeches, there were proclamations, charters, and acts. In these pages, South Africa's constitutional story is told in its own words. Law shaped a nation here. Compiled by G. W. Eybers, this constitutional documents collection gathers key instruments from South Africa 1795-1910, spanning the Cape Colony era, the reach of British empire colonial law, and the competing frameworks of the Boer republic constitutions. As a primary source anthology and South African history sourcebook, it traces how colonial administration and law evolved through occupation, annexation, responsible government, and union-making. The result is a focused archive of historical legal texts that illuminates the practical machinery of power: who could legislate, how authority was defined, and where rights and obligations were located on paper. Essential for anyone studying South African constitutional history, it is equally compelling for readers of African colonial history documents who want clarity without commentary. A dependable law student reference and a rich companion for historians, collectors, and genealogists, it preserves the language and assumptions that shaped a century of public life and legal development. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Not merely utilitarian, it belongs on the shelf of anyone who values the documentary record. It offers a grounded view of state-building at the southern tip of Africa, where constitutions and ordinances quietly decided the terms of belonging.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9389247500
• ISBN13: 9789389247503
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"