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 5 covers the colonies between 18541894.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 5 covers the colonies between 18541894.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 5 covers the colonies between 18541894.67. Sir George Grey, Governor and High Commissioner, 4th of July 1860 to 15th of August 1861. Lieutenant-General Robert Henry Wynyard, Lieutenant-Governor, acting administrator, 15th of August 1861 to 15th January 1862; 68. Philip Edmond Wodehouse, Esquire (after September 1862 Sir Philip Wodehouse), Governor and High Comml#1