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 2 covers Natal and Cape Colony between 18281846.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 2 covers Natal and Cape Colony between 18281846.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 2 covers Natal and Cape Colony between 18281846.17. Lieutenant-General Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, Governor, installed 9th September 1828, retired 10th August 1833. Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Francis Wade, acting Governor, 10th August 1833 to 16th January 1834; 18. Major-General Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Governor, installed 16th January 1834, dismisslc2