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The Transvaal Rebellion John Laband

The Transvaal Rebellion By John Laband

The Transvaal Rebellion by John Laband

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This account of the First Boer War of 1881-1881 shows how the British army was jolted out of its complacency by the effective fire and movement tactics of the Boers and the lethal effects of modern small arms. It emphasises the many divisive political, ideological, racial, social and economic tensions in 19th-century South Africa and more.

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The Transvaal Rebellion: The First Boer War, 1880-1881 by John Laband

This book takes a unique look at the first Boer war by concentrating on the events and battles of the First Boer War. Due attention is also given to the 2nd Boer War - it's origins, key players and significance for the future of South Africa. The personal stories of heroism and sacrifice, sieges, rebellions and battles, make for an enthralling and dramatic tale - a classic of military history that will find a ready audience amongst military enthusiasts.

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'John Laband is by far the most perceptive analyst of the wars in southern Africa in the 1870s and 1880s. The strength of The Transvaal Rebellion lies not only its thorough account of the battles themselves - which in itself is the best and most comprehensive available - but in his description of the mis-matched military cultures of the opponants, which saw one of the most experienced, succesful but essentially conventional armies in the world struggling against an egalitarian citizen militia with no tradition of military glory.' Ian Knight, author of The National Army Museum Book of the Zulu War

'A brilliant, moving narrative that captures the drama and tragedy of armed conflict against the stunning backdrop of the South Africa veldt. It tells us much about the nature of frontier warfare and the perennial clashes between ethnic nationalism and the interests of great powers.' Roger Sarty, Professor of History, Wilfrid Laurier University and previously Deputy Director, Canadian War Museum.

A particularly well-researched and readable book that is a very balanced and quick to correct myths and unfounded statements. This book is a rare example of high readability and outstanding scholarship.
Stowell V Kessler, African Historical Research, Petrus Steyn, South Africa

About John Laband

Dr John Laband is presently Professor of History at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada. He was previously Professor of History at the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He specialises in war and society studies and is a leading expert on the history of the Zulu kingdom. He is the author or co-author of over twenty books.

Table of Contents

Preface: A Clash of Military Cultures

1. The Imperial Factor and the Transvaal

2. The situation in the Transvaal Territory in 1880 and the outbreak of rebellion

3. The Boer and the British military systems

4. In open rebellion: the Boers seize the military initiative

5. 'Cribbed, cabined, confined, bound-in': the blockaded garrisons

6. The Natal Field Force

7. Laing's Nek

8. Ingogo

9. Seeking a way out of the war

10. Majuba

11. Peace and betrayal

Conclusion: 'Remember Majuba!'

Additional information

CIN0582772613G
9780582772618
0582772613
The Transvaal Rebellion: The First Boer War, 1880-1881 by John Laband
John Laband
Used - Good
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2005-02-10
280
N/A
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