General Louis Botha

von F. V. Engelenburg

398 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"General Louis Botha" provides an in-depth exploration of the life and legacy of one of South Africa's most influential historical figures. This work chronicles Botha's journey from a skilled military commander during the Anglo-Boer War to his pivotal role as the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. The narrative captures the complexities of a leader tasked with reconciling a divided nation while navigating the shift from colonial conflict to sovereign governance.Through detailed accounts of his diplomatic efforts and military strategy, the book illustrates Botha's commitment to peace and his vision for a unified South African identity. Readers will find a comprehensive study of the political maneuvers and personal convictions that defined Botha's career during a transformative era in Southern African history. This biography serves as a vital resource for those interested in military history, political science, and the foundational years of the South African state. It highlights the challenges of post-war reconstruction and the delicate balance of power between British imperial interests and Afrikaner aspirations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025676708
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: XpressPress