Originally published in 1973, this book begins with the arrival of the Europeans in South Africa. It examines the part played by the Dutch, British and Afrikaners, as well the diverse ethnic groups including the Xhosa and Zulus. The complicated period of the Difiqane or ‘Forced Migrations’ is clearly discussed as is the genesis and evolution of Apartheid. Other major events which are discussed include the advent of the 1820 Settlers, the Great Trek, the discovery of diamonds, the Jameson Raid, the occupation of land which became Zimbabwe, the Anglo-Boer Wars and the two World Wars. Accounts are given of Sharpeville and the subsequent introduction of legislation formalising separate development.
Author(s): John Selby
Series: Routledge Library Editions: South Africa, 16
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 304
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Original Title Page
Original Copyright Page
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations
List of Maps
1 The Hollanders
2 The British: 1806–38
3 The Bushmen, Hottentots and Coloureds
4 The Bantu
5 The Voortrekkers
6 The Boer Republics or Afrikaner States
7 Conflict in the East: The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
8 The Discovery of Diamonds: The First Anglo-Boer War, 1881
9 Rhodesia Founded, and the South African Republic Surrounded
10 Doctor Jameson
11 The Uitlanders
12 The Second Anglo–Boer War, 1899–1902
13 Union
14 Botha, 1910–19
15 Smuts and Hertzog
16 Apartheid
17 Conclusion: Place Names
Appendix
A: Geography and People
B: Pre-History
C: The Afrikaans Language
Bibliography
Index
