History of South Africa since September 1795 [Paperback]

A detailed history of South Africa between 17951894, discussing the political history of the country, first published in 1908.George McCall Theal (18371919) was a prolific South African historian and civil servant. These volumes, first published in 1908, contain Theal's history of South Africa between 17951894, in which he focuses on the political history of the country. Volume 1 covers the history of Cape Colony 17951828.George McCall Theal (18371919) was a prolific South African historian and civil servant. These volumes, first published in 1908, contain Theal's history of South Africa between 17951894, in which he focuses on the political history of the country. Volume 1 covers the history of Cape Colony 17951828.George McCall Theal (18371919) was a prolific South African historian and civil servant. After working as a missionary between 18751880 he was appointed magistrate of Tamacha before taking a position as a clerk in the government and became Keeper of the Cape Colony Archives. He was appointed Colonial Historiographer in 1891. These volumes, first published in 1908, contain Theal's detailed history of South Africa between 17951894. Focusing on the political history of the country, Theal explores the British control of Cape Colony and the reactions of the Dutch setters to increasing British immigration, discussing the political consequences of the establishment of the various Boer Republics and the growth of Zulu power in South Africa. These volumes provide valuable details on the political history of South Africa, and reveal contemporary attitudes towards the history and ideas of colonisation. Volume 1 covers the history of Cape Colony 17951828.1. Admiral Sir George Keith Elphinstone and Generals Alured Clarke and James Henry Craig, conjointly, commanders of the British forces, 16th September to 15th November 1795. Major-General James Henry Craig, Commandant of the town and settlement of the Cape of Good Hope, 15th November 1795 to 5th May 1797;l3L