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
... annexing Basutoland ( August 1871 ) . Yet , on the annexation of the Diamond Fields there was room for considerable difference of opinion . There were not wanting members who refused to share Southey's imperialist views , and others who ...
... annexing Basutoland ( August 1871 ) . Yet , on the annexation of the Diamond Fields there was room for considerable difference of opinion . There were not wanting members who refused to share Southey's imperialist views , and others who ...
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... 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 . It was believed , even by ...
... 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 . It was believed , even by ...
Page 478
... annexation was generally approved by all parties.1 Under British administration the trade and finances of the Transvaal rapidly improved . There had been no active resistance from the burghers . The back - veld Boers , indeed , remained ...
... annexation was generally approved by all parties.1 Under British administration the trade and finances of the Transvaal rapidly improved . There had been no active resistance from the burghers . The back - veld Boers , indeed , remained ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
Southern African Rivers | 7 |
The Karoo and the Kalahari | 15 |
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