The Last Boer War
The novel is set during the Second Boer War and follows a British officer who becomes embroiled in the conflict. He forms an alliance with a Boer leader to fight against the British, but their relationship is complicated by their differing loyalties and motivations. The story explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of war.
By H. Rider Haggard · First published 1900 · Genre: Historical Fiction, War, Adventure · 8 chapters · 78,082 words
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The Transvaal is a country without a history. Its very existence was hardly known of until about fifty years ago. Of its past we know nothing. The generations who peopled its great plains have passed utterly out of the memory and even the tradition of man, leaving no monument to mark that they have existed, not even a tomb.
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- Work type: Historical account
- Author: H. Rider Haggard
- Date: 1900 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, War, Adventure, Political, Colonial
- Length: 78,082 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 703 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set during the historical events of the Boer War, focusing on the conflict and its impact.
- War — The narrative centers around the themes of war, including battles, strategies, and the experiences of those involved.
- Adventure — The story includes elements of adventure, with characters facing challenges and exploring new territories.
- Political — The book delves into the political aspects of the Boer War, examining the motivations and consequences of the conflict.
Tags
Historical Fiction · War Novel · Adventure · Colonialism · Imperialism · South African History · Boer War · Military Conflict · Drama · Action · Thriller · Romance
Contents
- Its Inhabitants, Laws, and Customs
- Events Preceding the Annexation
- The Annexation
- The Transvaal under British Rule
- The Boer Rebellion
- The Retrocession of the Transvaal
- CHAPTER VII
- Appendix