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 .
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 .
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1 1 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 ...
1 1 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 ...
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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 .
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
CHAPTER I | 1 |
Smutss offer to S Rhodesia 1921 | 4 |
Southern African Rivers | 7 |
Copyright | |
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