Diamonds, Gold, and War

Description

A history of the tumultuous period leading up to the 1910 founding of the modern state of South Africa explores how the discovery of vast diamond and gold deposits led to a fierce struggle between the British and the Boers for control of the region.

Subjects

Politics and government Afrikaners Gold industry Administration South African War, 1899-1902 Foreign relations Diamond industry and trade Colonies Causes History New York Times reviewed South africa, history

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