In this companion volume to the highly successful Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa, the pivotal sieges that characterised the Cape Frontier, Anglo-Zulu, Basotho and Anglo-Boer wars are brought together in one volume. Accounts of 17 sieges over the last two centuries explore in detail the historical context in which they occurred, the day-to-day military actions that sustained the investments and the conditions both soldiers and civilians faced while defending their territory against a hostile force. The siege ...
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In this companion volume to the highly successful Field Guide to the Battlefields of South Africa, the pivotal sieges that characterised the Cape Frontier, Anglo-Zulu, Basotho and Anglo-Boer wars are brought together in one volume. Accounts of 17 sieges over the last two centuries explore in detail the historical context in which they occurred, the day-to-day military actions that sustained the investments and the conditions both soldiers and civilians faced while defending their territory against a hostile force. The siege descriptions are animated by maps, timelines and a variety of information boxes and human-interest stories, gleaned mainly from diaries, letters and eye-witness accounts, while long-form features focus on the practical aspects of siege warfare, such as artillery, medicine, food, and the psychological effects of besiegement. The book also provides practical information for visitors who wish to explore these historical sites. A fascinating read that will appeal to anyone interested in the volatile history of the country - armchair historians and travellers alike.
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Add this copy of Guide to Sieges of South Africa to cart. $59.00, good condition, Sold by Chapter 1 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, published 2017 by Struik Travel.
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 5x0x8; Signed and inscribed by Robin Castell on the inside of the front wrap. (former owner). The wraps are shelf rubbed with an ink annotations on the front wrap. The binding is secure. No other inscriptions or annotations. JHK.
Add this copy of Guide to Sieges of South Africa: Anglo-Boer Wars; Anglo to cart. $69.00, very good condition, Sold by Chapter 1 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA, published 2017 by Penguin Random House South Africa.
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Very Good. Size: 5x0x8; Publication of 216 pages. The wraps are in near fine condition. Internally the pages are clean and complete. The text is legible. The binding is excellent. GK.
