Guide to Sieges of South Africa

Guide to Sieges of South Africa
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Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages : 519
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ISBN-10 : 9781775842033
ISBN-13 : 1775842037
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Book Synopsis Guide to Sieges of South Africa by : Nicki von der Heyde

Download or read book Guide to Sieges of South Africa written by Nicki von der Heyde and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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