The Boer War A History – Denis Judd & Keith Surridge

This acclaimed history chronicles the 1899–1902 Boer War, an epic of heroism, bungling, and barbarism featuring a cast of famous figures including Churchill and Kitchener. Beyond a complete narrative from unrest to peace, the book debunks common myths and exposes the corrupt underside of imperialism. It reveals the ineptitude of the British military, the establishment of the first concentration camps, and the war’s deadly legacy, offering a vivid and complete account of the conflict and its lasting impact on southern Africa.