South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1

In Volume 1 of this comprehensive series, Louis Creswicke chronicles the origins and early stages of the South African (Second Boer) War, which began in 1899. This volume explores the political tensions between the British Empire and the Boer republics, the initial military engagements, and the experiences of soldiers and civilians alike. Richly illustrated and meticulously detailed, Creswicke’s work offers both a strategic overview and a human perspective on this complex and dramatic conflict that shaped South Africa’s future.