The First Boer War – Joseph Lehmann

Joseph Lehmann’s acclaimed historical account charts the full drama of the short but consequential 1880–1881 conflict. Tracing the hostilities back to the British seizure of the Cape in 1806, this meticulously researched study details the complex socio-political origins of the war, including the Great Trek and the annexation of the Transvaal. It culminates in the key battles, like the British disaster at Majuba Hill, and the ensuing peace negotiations that forced the Empire to cede control back to the Boer republics. This definitive work offers a compelling, outside perspective on a pivotal moment in South African history.