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Boer War (other)
Boer War usually refers to the Second Boer War (1899–1902), fought between the United Kingdom and the Boers of the Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State. Boer War may also refer to: * First Boer War (1880–1881), fought between the United Kingdom and the Boers of the Transvaal Republic * ''The Boer War'' (film), a 1914 American film *''The Great Boer War ''The Great Boer War'' is a non-fiction work on the Boer War by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1900 by Smith, Elder & Co. By the end of the war in 1902 the book had been published in 16 editions, constantly revised by Doyle. The Intr ...'', a book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle *'' The Last Boer War'', a book by Sir H. Rider Haggard *''The Boer War'', a 1979 book by Thomas Pakenham (historian) See also * * Boer (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Second Boer War
The Second Boer War ( af, Tweede Vryheidsoorlog, , 11 October 189931 May 1902), also known as the Boer War, the Anglo–Boer War, or the South African War, was a conflict fought between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State) over the Empire's influence in Southern Africa from 1899 to 1902. Following the discovery of gold deposits in the Boer republics, there was a large influx of "foreigners", mostly British from the Cape Colony. They were not permitted to have a vote, and were regarded as "unwelcome visitors", invaders, and they protested to the British authorities in the Cape. Negotiations failed and, in the opening stages of the war, the Boers launched successful attacks against British outposts before being pushed back by imperial reinforcements. Though the British swiftly occupied the Boer republics, numerous Boers refused to accept defeat and engaged in guerrilla warfare. Eventually, British scorched eart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Boer War
The First Boer War ( af, Eerste Vryheidsoorlog, literally "First Freedom War"), 1880–1881, also known as the First Anglo–Boer War, the Transvaal War or the Transvaal Rebellion, was fought from 16 December 1880 until 23 March 1881 between the United Kingdom and Boers of the Transvaal (as the South African Republic was known while under British administration). The war resulted in a Boer victory and eventual independence of the South African Republic. Background In the 19th century a series of events occurred in the southern part of the African continent, with the British from time to time attempting to set up a single unified state there, while at other times wanting to control less territory. Three prime factors fuelled British expansion into Southern Africa: * the desire to control the trade routes to India that passed around the Cape of Good Hope * the discovery in 1868 of huge mineral deposits of diamonds around Kimberley on the joint borders of the South African R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Boer War (film)
''The Boer War'' is a 1914 film, directed by George Melford about the Second Boer War. Cast * Edward Clisbee as General Lambert, retired * Jane Wolfe as Mrs. Lambert * Marin Sais as Jane Lambert, their daughter *William Brunton as Lt. Jack Lambert, their son *Lawrence Peyton Lawrence Peyton (died October 10, 1918) was a silent film actor in the United States. He starred in the 1914 film based on Jack London's ''Martin Eden''. Personal life Peyton served as a private in the 813th Pioneer Infantry Regiment of the United ... as Captain Doane *William H. West as Jaubert, a Boer general References External links * 1914 films American silent feature films Films directed by George Melford American black-and-white films Second Boer War films 1910s American films {{war-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Boer War
''The Great Boer War'' is a non-fiction work on the Boer War by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in 1900 by Smith, Elder & Co. By the end of the war in 1902 the book had been published in 16 editions, constantly revised by Doyle. The Introduction describes the book as: The book was completed in September 1900, when the British believed that the war had finished. However, the war continued until 1902. Contents *Chapter 1. The Boer Nations. *Chapter 2. The Cause of Quarrel. *Chapter 3. The Negotiations. *Chapter 4. The Eve of War. *Chapter 5. Talana Hill. *Chapter 6. Elandslaagte and Rietfontein. *Chapter 7. The Battle of Ladysmith. *Chapter 8. Lord Methuen's Advance. *Chapter 9. Battle of Magersfontein. *Chapter 10. The Battle of Stormberg. *Chapter 11. Battle of Colenso. *Chapter 12. The Dark Hour. *Chapter 13. The Siege of Ladysmith. *Chapter 14. The Colesberg Operations. *Chapter 15. Spion Kop. *Chapter 16. Vaalkranz. *Chapter 17. Buller's Final Advance. *Chapter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Boer War
''The Last Boer War'' is an 1899 non-fiction book by H. Rider Haggard Sir Henry Rider Haggard (; 22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction romances set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He was also involved in land reform ... about the Boer War of 1881. It was originally written in 1882 but not published until years later. References External linksComplete bookat Internet Archive {{DEFAULTSORT:Last Boer War 1899 non-fiction books Works by H. Rider Haggard First Boer War ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Pakenham (historian)
Thomas Francis Dermot Pakenham, 8th Earl of Longford (born 14 August 1933), known simply as Thomas Pakenham, is an Anglo-Irish people, Anglo-Irish historian and arborist who has written several prize-winning books on the diverse subjects of African history, Victorian era, Victorian and post-Victorian British history, and trees. Background Pakenham is the eldest son of the Frank Pakenham, 7th Earl of Longford, 7th Earl of Longford, a Labour Party (UK), Labour Minister (government), government minister, and the author Elizabeth Longford.''Burke's Peerage'', vol. 2 (2003), p. 2395. He has seven siblings, among them the award-winning historian and biographer Courtesy titles in the United Kingdom, Lady Antonia Fraser (who is the widow of playwright Harold Pinter); Rachel Billington, Lady Rachel Billington, also a writer (and the widow of the director Kevin Billington); Judith Kazantzis, Lady Judith Kazantzis, a poet; and The Honourable, The Hon. Kevin Pakenham, who worked in the City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
