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File Size: 21400 KB
Print Length: 532 pages
Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1840222174
Publisher: Pen and Sword Military (September 19, 2009)
Publication Date: September 19, 2009
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00GS8A3T6
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A quite interesting book about an unjust war fought by an overconfident Empire against a nascent nation that wanted nothing to do with them. Amazing really how long the Boer's held out.
With The Great Boer War, Farwell does an admirable job of painting a picture of life on the Veld and the mindset and character of its citizens. I found this book to be very informative and entertaining. Farwell doesn't bog down in the details of the major engagements and battles, yet, his concise writing style gives you a sense of the battles, the men involved, the social expectations upon them and their heroism. Most importantly, he covers the other aspects of the war--- the victims on both sides, the political forces at play and how the peace led to the nation of South Africa. I walked away with a deeper respect for the Boers, the British and the forces that have been at play in that region of the world for the last 150 years. Excellent job, Mr. Farewell!
I have been reading numerous books about periods in history that I didn't know much about. The Anglo-Boer War was one of them. I find this a fascinating time in pre-WWI history and this book details it very well. A lot of similarities to the US Revolution, but with a different outcome. It is amazing how much trouble to Boer gave the British and their overwhelming military superiority. The last half of the war is very sad as families become relocated in camps and many die. I highly recommend this book!
Detailed description of the lamentable war with the Boers, taking the history of South Africa to their separation from the British commonwealth and the gaining of independence, which is what the war was all about, but more than a century late!The author divides the war into two halves, the first, set piece battles between military units, the second, the guerilla behaviour of the commandos who were a defeated army but for years unwilling to accept defeat while all around them was devastated.Particularly interesting are the descriptions of the social consequences, including the concentration camps where were housed the dependants, women and children, after the British chose to lay wate the countryside to suppress guerilla activity, one can't help but compare this with occupying forces in later wars.On the whole an excellent, well written, book and a mine of reliable documented information.
This remarkable book describes in exhaustive detail the ineptitude and incompetance, the cruelty and plain greed, of the English when confronted by a foe as resourceful and determined as the Afrikaans shepherds and farmers, in their resolve to not lose their country, come what may. These were no ordinary Colonials. And abundant British supplies and disciplined manpower were greatly wasted in their poorly administered splendor, often and inexplicably in the wrong hands. The book is well written, a masterpiece of investigative and historical journalism, worth the time and minutiae of a thorough study.
A very clear, sympathetic and witty explanation of a quite complex war which seems to have had an outcome markedly different to the conclusions of most histories. Who realised that, although the British forced their surrender, the Boers won the outcome of the war, or that, as a result of their political power within South Africa, they have now lost their homeland?
A great read about a little known conflict for most. Farwell does an outstanding job of providing an interesting narrative, historical content, and insights into the character of the leaders involved. The reader comes away with a better understanding of how the present day world was formed. It also drives home the point that armed conflicts aren't always the best way to resolve issues. According to Farwell, the Boer War was costly to women and children due to their incarceration and the consequences of their care (diseases.) At the end, the Transvaal Region and Free Orange State were returned to a condition similar to before the war, albeit under British rule. In my opinion, it is likely this could have been accomplished through negotiation with less of an impact on innocent people.This is a lesson that could be learned and applied in today's world! (Syria?)
Farwell is one of my favorite authors and I have re-read this book, The Great Boer War so much that I had to buy another copy. The author is a thorough historian with an excellent ability to make his work very readable. He brings the second Boer War into proper perspective in the study of African continental studies and how war played an important part in shaping fortunes and politics in that part of the world. A rousing up-close story of valor and stupidity, unbridled geed and self-sacrifice.
I wanted to learn about the leadership on both asides. Also the human interest stories about the sieges. Most of all I wanted to learn about Jan Smuts, ever since I saw him give Gandhi cab fare home in the film of that name. He was mentioned by Churchill about both WW I and WW I. .
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