The Boer States: Land And People

By Augustus Henry Keane

Book Overview

The Boer States: Land and People is a historical account of the Boer states of South Africa, written by A. H. Keane. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the geography, history, and culture of the Boer states, including the Transvaal and the Orange Free State. Keane examines the origins of the Boer people, their relationship with the indigenous peoples of South Africa, and the political and economic developments that led to the formation of the Boer states. He also explores the impact of British colonialism on the Boer states, including the Anglo-Boer War and the eventual annexation of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State by the British Empire. The book includes detailed maps and illustrations, as well as a bibliography and index for further reading and research. Overall, The Boer States: Land and People offers a fascinating and informative look at the history and culture of one of South Africa's most important and influential regions.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: 1163619140
• ISBN13: 9781163619148
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"