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Book Synopsis: Southern Africa was once regarded as a worthless jumble of British colonies, Boer republics, and African chiefdoms, a troublesome region of little interest to the outside world. But then prospectors chanced upon the world’s richest deposits of diamonds and gold, setting off a titanic struggle between the British and the Boers for control of the land. The result was the costliest, bloodiest, and most humiliating war that Britain had waged in nearly a century, and the devastation of the Boer republics. The New Yorker calls this magisterial account of those years “[an] astute history.… Meredith expertly shows how the exigencies of the diamond (and then gold) rush laid the foundation for apartheid.”
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Experience the gripping tale of diamonds, gold, and war in Southern Africa with our highly acclaimed book "Diamonds, Gold, and War: The British, the Boers, and the Making of South Africa." Delve into the fascinating history of a region once deemed insignificant, only to be transformed by the discovery of the world's richest deposits of diamonds and gold. As prospectors sought fortune, a fierce battle for land domination ensued between the British and the Boers, resulting in a war that shaped the destiny of the nation.
Written with meticulous research and stunning detail, this magisterial account by acclaimed author Meredith brings to life a tumultuous period that forever altered the course of South Africa's history. Explore the costliest, bloodiest, and most humiliating war of Britain's recent past, as well as the devastating consequences it had on the Boer republics.
The New Yorker applauds this book as an "astute history" that expertly reveals how the rush for wealth through diamonds and gold laid the foundation for apartheid. Discover the intricate connections between economics, politics, and social structures that led to the formation of one of the most notorious systems of racial segregation.
Immerse yourself in this captivating narrative and gain a profound understanding of the forces that shaped South Africa. Don't miss out on the opportunity to uncover the untold stories and hidden truths within "Diamonds, Gold, and War: The British, the Boers, and the Making of South Africa." Click here to order now!
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