Diamonds, gold, and war : the British, the Boers, and the making of South Africa
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Published
New York : PublicAffairs, c2007.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9781586484736 (hardcover), 1586484737 (hardcover)
Physical Desc
xi, 570 pages, [16] pages of plates : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Public Library - Adult Section | 968.04 Mer | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Afrikaners -- South Africa -- History.
Diamond industry and trade -- South Africa -- History -- 19th century.
Gold industry -- South Africa -- History -- 19th century.
Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa -- Administration.
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1837-1901.
South Africa -- History -- 1836-1909.
South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1836-1909.
South African War, 1899-1902 -- Causes.
Diamond industry and trade -- South Africa -- History -- 19th century.
Gold industry -- South Africa -- History -- 19th century.
Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa -- Administration.
Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- 1837-1901.
South Africa -- History -- 1836-1909.
South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1836-1909.
South African War, 1899-1902 -- Causes.
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Published
New York : PublicAffairs, c2007.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9781586484736 (hardcover), 1586484737 (hardcover)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [539]-550) and index.
Description
A history of the tumultuous period leading up to the 1910 founding of the modern state of South Africa explores how the discovery of vast diamond and gold deposits led to a fierce struggle between the British and the Boers for control of the region.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Meredith, M. (2007). Diamonds, gold, and war: the British, the Boers, and the making of South Africa . PublicAffairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meredith, Martin. 2007. Diamonds, Gold, and War: The British, the Boers, and the Making of South Africa. PublicAffairs.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Meredith, Martin. Diamonds, Gold, and War: The British, the Boers, and the Making of South Africa PublicAffairs, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Meredith, Martin. Diamonds, Gold, and War: The British, the Boers, and the Making of South Africa PublicAffairs, 2007.
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