Impressions of South Africa by Viscount James Bryce Bryce
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"Impressions of South Africa" by Viscount James Bryce is a travelogue and historical account written in the late 19th century. The book reflects Bryce's observations during his travels across South Africa, particularly focusing on its geography, climate, and the various sociopolitical complexities of the time, especially regarding the tensions between British settlers and the indigenous Boer republics. The opening of the work introduces readers to the author's intent, explaining his motivations for
writing and the significance of South Africa's events during the period post his travels. Bryce emphasizes the connections between the country's physical features and its political dynamics, hinting at the underlying tensions leading to the Anglo-Boer War. He reviews the implications of recent political developments and the changes in sentiment among various communities since his original observations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the country's multifaceted identity, its landscapes, and the intricate relationships between its diverse populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05015643 |
| Title | Impressions of South Africa |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | South Africa -- Description and travel |
| Subject | South African War, 1899-1902 |
| Subject | South Africa -- History -- 1836-1909 |
| Subject | Black people -- South Africa |
| Subject | South Africa -- Politics and government -- 1836-1909 |
| Subject | Transvaal (South Africa) |
| Subject | Free State (South Africa) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22323 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 13363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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