Summary
This is the first volume of Louis Creswicke’s detailed, eight-part chronicle of the Second Boer War (1899–1902), a pivotal conflict between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics: the South African Republic (Transvaal) and the Orange Free State.
Volume I covers the origins and early stages of the war, providing rich historical context that includes the political tensions, colonial ambitions, and cultural dynamics leading up to the conflict.
Creswicke also documents key battles, military strategies, and the personalities involved—from British generals to Boer commandos.
Written as a contemporary account, the book combines factual reporting with a tone reflective of British imperial sentiment of the era.
Illustrated and often vividly descriptive, it gives readers insight into the events and mindset of the time, making it both a historical record and a piece of period journalism.