Cecil Rhodes and the Cape Afrikaners: The Imperial Colossus and the Colonial Parish Pump Tapa blanda - 1996

Paperback. Very Good.

Paperback. Good.

London: Frank Cass, 1996. Softcover. Good Condition. 23.4 x 15.6 x 2 cm. One or two light exterior marks and scuffs. Contents mostly clean and unmarked. Firm, tight bindings. Sound and serviceable overall. Publisher's note: ""This is an account of a fascinating alliance between two seemingly incompatible political partners. On the one side Cecil Rhodes, perhaps the greatest British imperialist of his time - on the other side the Cape Afrikaners, part of the ethnic community which was engaged in a major war with that very empire at the close of the nineteenth century." "Rhodes skilfully courted the Cape Afrikaners, despite his ardent imperialism and their autonomous colonial intent. While the impact of British imperialism and capitalism set in motion a process of ethnic and political consciousness, it also engendered a desire to be associated with the British. Such was Rhodes's charm that to some Cape Afrikaners he became a political hero, even an idol." "But all this came to an abrupt and… Leer más

1996 soft cover as pictured. Binding is firm, spine uncreased. Text clean and unmarked. Your purchase helps support our small village library. sAR

New. This study of the relationship between Cecil Rhodes and the Cape Afrikaners fills many gaps in his political biography. Previous biographers have rarely consulted the abundant Cape Afrikaner sources that this book refers to and which contribute to a better understanding of Rhodes' political career. Rhodes, who appeared on the political scene of the Cape Colony in the 1880s, played an important role in the shaping of the political outlook of the Cape Afrikaners during the last two decades of the century.

Frank Cass 1996.. pbk 339pp excellent almost as new

Paperback / softback. New. This study of the relationship between Cecil Rhodes and the Cape abundant Cape Afrikaner sources which contribute to a better understanding of Rhode's political career.

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Frank Cass & Co, 1996. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 344 pages. 9.50x6.00x1.25 inches.

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