Encyclopedia of the Boer War / Edition 1

by Martin Marix Evans

Overview

The only comprehensive encyclopedia on the Boer War available, this volume offers A–Z entries on the war's origins, military strategy and tactics, main battles and sieges, major political and military figures, weaponry, and other related topics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851093427
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	07/12/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	424
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Martin Marix Evans is a professional writer.

Editorial Reviews

This is a deeply impressive book … a monumental achievement and the author must be congratulated on also making the entries highly readable.” —Military Illustrated

“Because there are not many reference books available on this war, this one is recommended for the collections of academic and large public libraries as well as interested special collections.” —American Reference Books Annual

From the Publisher

The Boer War marks the use of modern weapons by both sides for the first time in conflict. This alphabetical reference covers all aspects of the Boer War, including its origins, military strategy and tactics, main battles and sieges, political and military figures, and weaponry, as well as subjects such as the role of railways, treatment of the wounded, and the use of concentration camps. Contains a chronology and original documents, including the main body of a report on concentration camps and extracts from the minutes of peace negotiations. Evans is the author of several other books on British subjects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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