Milner – Terence H. O’brien

An authoritative biography exploring the controversial life of Alfred Milner, Viscount Milner of St James’s and Cape Town (1854–1925). O’Brien traces the powerful imperialist’s ascent from a promising young official to High Commissioner for South Africa, where his hardline diplomacy became a catalyst for the Second Boer War. This detailed account examines Milner’s central role in shaping British policy, his relentless pursuit of a unified, efficient Empire, and the lasting, divisive legacy of his vision for South Africa and beyond.