The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 8John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1963 - Great Britain |
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Page 453
THE NEED FOR FEDERATION 453 Fields, brought a resolution before the two
Houses affirming the expediency of annexing them to the Cape Colony. Opinion
in the Cape was by no means indifferent to the advantages of annexation. In face
...
THE NEED FOR FEDERATION 453 Fields, brought a resolution before the two
Houses affirming the expediency of annexing them to the Cape Colony. Opinion
in the Cape was by no means indifferent to the advantages of annexation. In face
...
Page 457
ANNEXATION OF GRIQUALAND WEST 457 the Transvaal had expected so
much, was declared a forgery. On the ... In October 1871 Barkly formally annexed
the Diamond Fields and thereby ruined all prospect of federation.” Protesting
bitterly ...
ANNEXATION OF GRIQUALAND WEST 457 the Transvaal had expected so
much, was declared a forgery. On the ... In October 1871 Barkly formally annexed
the Diamond Fields and thereby ruined all prospect of federation.” Protesting
bitterly ...
Page 477
RESULTS OF THE ANNEXATION 477 The fundamental error in this proceeding
was Shepstone's secret dealing with the President, and his not insisting upon an
open request from the Volksraad or an immediate vote upon his action.
RESULTS OF THE ANNEXATION 477 The fundamental error in this proceeding
was Shepstone's secret dealing with the President, and his not insisting upon an
open request from the Volksraad or an immediate vote upon his action.
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Contents
THE GEOGRAPHICAL ENVIRONMENT | 2 |
Climate and Temperature | 9 |
The Karoo and the Kalahari | 15 |
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