ISBN: 9781331477099 - how we made rhodesia (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to a pivotal moment in South African history: the establishment of Rhodesia. The author, a participant in the events, offers a vivid and personal account of the journey from Bechuanaland to the heart of Mashonaland. Through his keen observations, readers gain insight into the motivations and methods employed by Cecil Rhodes and the Chartered Company, as they sought to secure this vast and resource-rich territory for the British Empire. The narrative unfolds with a captivating blend of adventure and detail, offering intimate glimpses of the complex personalities involved. Readers encounter the resolute Chief Khama, the intrepid Sisters who dedicate themselves to providing care in the face of hardship, and the diverse cast of characters who form the British Pioneer Corps. The author candidly depicts the often-chaotic reality of frontier life, the challenges faced, and the complex moral dilemmas that arise in the pursuit of expansion and imperial ambition. Through this immersive and compelling firsthand narrative, the author sheds light on the historical processes and cultural encounters that shaped the destiny of a new colonial outpost, and the enduring questions of imperial ambition that continue to resonate today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…