The Raid On The Transvaal By Dr. Jameson (1897)

""The Raid On The Transvaal By Dr. Jameson"" is a historical account of the infamous raid led by Dr. Leander Starr Jameson on the South African Republic, also known as the Transvaal, in 1895-1896. The book, written by P. E. Aston and first published in 1897, provides a detailed narrative of the events leading up to the raid, the raid itself, and its aftermath.The book begins by setting the political and social context of South Africa in the late 19th century, including the tension between the British colonial authorities and the Boer settlers who had established their own independent republics. It then describes how Jameson, a British colonial administrator and close ally of Cecil Rhodes, hatched a plan to overthrow the Transvaal government and establish a British-controlled regime.Aston provides a blow-by-blow account of the raid, including the initial incursion into the Transvaal, the subsequent battles with Boer forces, and Jameson's eventual surrender and imprisonment. The book also explores the political fallout from the raid, including the trial of Jameson and his co-conspirators, the diplomatic repercussions for Britain and the Transvaal, and the impact on the wider political landscape of South Africa.Throughout the book, Aston draws on a range of sources, including official documents, contemporary newspaper accounts, and personal testimonies, to provide a comprehensive and nuanced account of this pivotal moment in South African history. ""The Raid On The Transvaal By Dr. Jameson"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, imperialism, and the struggle for independence in South Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.