Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Real Kruger and the Transvaal"" by Frederick A. McKenzie is a comprehensive account of the life and times of Paul Kruger, the former President of the Transvaal Republic in South Africa. The author delves into the political, social, and economic conditions of the region during Kruger's time, and explores the factors that shaped his leadership and his legacy.The book covers Kruger's early life, his rise to power, and his role in the Boer Wars that shaped the history of South Africa. It also examines his policies and beliefs, including his views on race and the role of the Boer people in the region.Through extensive research and analysis, the author provides a nuanced portrait of Kruger and the Transvaal, highlighting the complexities of the political and social landscape of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa, and provides a deeper understanding of the factors that have shaped the country's past and present.1900. Charles T. Bunce is another author whose work appears in the book. The volume contains three essays whose intent is to present the facts of the war between the Britons and Boers in South Africa to American readers in an impartial manner. The first section of the book, Paul Kruger: His Life Story is an excellent personal description of the characteristics and habits of the remarkable man who is at the head of the Transvaal Republic, together with a fair presentation of the English side of the case by Mr. Frederick A. McKenzie, an Englishman, who writes with comparatively little prejudice. This is followed by The Transvaal Boer Speaking for Himself, which involves a presentation of the other side of the story by M.J. Du Plessis, a native of Johannesburg, and an able defender of his country's cause. In the concluding portion of the work, A Brief History of the Transvaal Republic, the writer, Charles T. Bunce, has endeavored to present the actual historical facts so clearly and concisely as to enable the reader to obtain a distinct understanding of the exact situation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
