TY  - BOOK
AU  - Laband,John
TI  - The Transvaal Rebellion: The First Boer War, 1880-1881
SN  - 9781317868460
AV  - DT2354 .T736 2014
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Hoboken
PB  - Taylor and Francis
KW  - Electronic Books
N1  - Description based upon print version of record; 2; Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of maps and plates; Acknowledgements; Publisher's acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Map of the Transvaal; Introduction: 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 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 Majuba11 Peace and betrayal; Conclusion: 'Remember Majuba!'; Select bibliography; Index; 2; b
N2  - 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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