About this title: Mafeking, Colenso, Ladysmith and Spion Kop, battles won by the Boers against the might of the British Empire, still have a resonance a century on. The Great Boer War (1899-1902) pitted a sturdy, stubborn, hardy pioneer people against the arrogant self-confidence of Britain at the height of her power. It produced in almost equal measure extraordinary feats of personal heroism, unbelievable examples of folly and stupidity, and many incidents of humour and tragedy. It was the last romantic war. Byron Farwell's definitive account of this dramatic conflict explains the origin of the war, and ...
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Description: Wordsworth, 1999 edition, SOFTCOVER, 8-1/2X5-1/2", several b/w; Photos and illustrations, indexed, Clean, bright and solid, NEW and UNREAD. A nice copy you will be happy to own! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781840222173ISBN:1840222174
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Pen & Sword
Date Published: 2009-09-19
ISBN-13:9781848840140ISBN:1848840144
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Allen Lane 1st UK
Date Published: 1977
Description: Large 8vo, 14+495 pages, index, bibliography, notes, plates, maps, drawings, cartoons: a definitive history of the Anglo-Boer War; hardback, vg vg dw read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: London, Allen Lane
Date Published: 1977
ISBN-13:9780713908206ISBN:0713908203
Description: First edition-h/c in d.j. The Boer War was fought in the barren vastness of the South African veldt, and it produced in almost equal measure extraordinary feats of personal heroism, unbelievable examples of folly and stupidity and many incidents of humour and tragedy. Farwell traces the war's origins; the remarkable series of bloody battles, the concentration camps into which Boer families were herded and much more. 240 x 167mm., pp. xiv, 495, news/p. clipp. pasted to back end/p, contents sl. ... read more
Description: Like New. 1999 Paperback. Keywords: "Special Features-Used Books-History-Britain-Boer Wars, Special Features-Used Books-History-Countries & Regions-Africa, Special Features-Used Books-History-Military History-Genera" Loose title page Not a first edition copy. All books in stock. We ship daily from our warehouse. Over 200, 000 customers served online! Our feedback reflects our service...."Fast delivery, great seller", "Fantastic, came right away and was in perfect condition--thanks! " read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Date Published: 01/10/1999
ISBN-13:9781840222173ISBN:1840222174
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781840222173ISBN:1840222174
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: WORDSWORTH EDITIONS LTD
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781840222173ISBN:1840222174
Description: Published by Wordsworth Editions Ltd in 1999. Paperback. Number of pages: 368. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: Very Good. Previously owned paperback in very good condition, cover and pages very clean, little sign of use. Byron Farwell's definitive account of this dramatic conflict explains the origin of the war, and covers the political developments, the bloody battles that the outnumbered Boers almost always won, the sieges, the concentration camps and the men. read more
Edition: 1st Wordsworth Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Ltd, Great Britain
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9781840222173ISBN:1840222174
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall 1840222174 Paperback Small crease to corner back cover. The author's definitive account of this dramatic conflict explains the origin of the war, and covers the political developments, the bloody battles that the outnumbered Boers almost always won, the sieges, the concentration camps and the men-Kruger, Roberts, Botha, Buller, Smuts, Kitchener and de Wet. Illustrated. 495 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social ... read more
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Binding: Softcovers
Publisher: Wordsworth Military Library
Date Published: 1999
Description: Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1999 paperback 495 pages. Some marks on pages block edges, has overall light to moderate wear with spine creasing and rubbing, but still in good clean condition. Explains the origins of the war and covers the political developments, the bloody battles that the outnumbered Boers almost always won, the sieges, the concentration camps and the men. read more
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