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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If, despite the strong preference of the Dutch for a fleet, Great Britain insisted on
sending a military force, then it must remain directly under the orders of the Dutch
Company while stationed in a Dutch colony.” But to the minds of British ministers
...
If, despite the strong preference of the Dutch for a fleet, Great Britain insisted on
sending a military force, then it must remain directly under the orders of the Dutch
Company while stationed in a Dutch colony.” But to the minds of British ministers
...
Page 174
properly the head of the Dutch East India Company, and, as such, perhaps could
give the order himself to admit our force at the Cape.” The idea of a temporary
occupation of Dutch settlements under the authority of Prince William was based
...
properly the head of the Dutch East India Company, and, as such, perhaps could
give the order himself to admit our force at the Cape.” The idea of a temporary
occupation of Dutch settlements under the authority of Prince William was based
...
Page 451
... was tinder to every spark. Lord Kimberley, however, was still hesitant. From
Barkly's despatches he first assured himself that the population of the Diamond
Fields was hostile to the Free State, and that the Free State would not resort to
force.
... was tinder to every spark. Lord Kimberley, however, was still hesitant. From
Barkly's despatches he first assured himself that the population of the Diamond
Fields was hostile to the Free State, and that the Free State would not resort to
force.
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Contents
THE GEOGRAPHICAL ENVIRONMENT | 2 |
Climate and Temperature | 9 |
The Karoo and the Kalahari | 15 |
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| Title | The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 8 The Cambridge History of the British Empire, John Holland Rose |
| Editors | John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell |
| Publisher | The University Press, 1963 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 3 Feb 2009 |
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