The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 8John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1936 - Great Britain |
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Page 562
... Reformers were eager to see the Trans- vaal restored to the British Crown . The hoisting of the Union Jack would indicate annexation . Others desired to reform the Govern- ment , not to substitute for it government from Downing Street ...
... Reformers were eager to see the Trans- vaal restored to the British Crown . The hoisting of the Union Jack would indicate annexation . Others desired to reform the Govern- ment , not to substitute for it government from Downing Street ...
Page 569
... Reformers , the arrival of Jameson and his followers in London , and reliable news that the Transvaal was arming soon imparted an acrid flavour to the negotiations . From Kruger's side , there were difficulties : his own advanced age ...
... Reformers , the arrival of Jameson and his followers in London , and reliable news that the Transvaal was arming soon imparted an acrid flavour to the negotiations . From Kruger's side , there were difficulties : his own advanced age ...
Page 571
... Reformers , and the Association of Mines com- posed of continentals and personal enemies of Rhodes . The rank and file of the Uitlanders , dismayed , discredited and divided , were either confirmed in their suspicions of the magnates or ...
... Reformers , and the Association of Mines com- posed of continentals and personal enemies of Rhodes . The rank and file of the Uitlanders , dismayed , discredited and divided , were either confirmed in their suspicions of the magnates or ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
South African Rivers | 7 |
The Karoo and the Kalahari | 15 |
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