De la Rey's political moderation against the desire of most other Boer leaders to go to war against the overwhelming resources of an imperial power shows his far sighted wisdom and prescience. He survived the political and military turbulence of those very difficult times, to die suddenly and unexpectedly at a roadblock set up to stop the notorious Foster gang.
The story also traces the rise and fall of the gangster William Foster, whose life ended in a cave in Johannesburg. It is the tale of how the fate of Foster, a thief, cheat and murderer, became inextricably entwined with the fate of a great Boer general and statesman.
The events leading to the deaths of General De la Rey and the members of the Foster gang are a fascinating detail against the greater story of the remarkable success of the Boer struggle against the might of the British Empire.
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De la Rey's political moderation against the desire of most other Boer leaders to go to war against the overwhelming resources of an imperial power shows his far sighted wisdom and prescience. He survived the political and military turbulence of those very difficult times, to die suddenly and unexpectedly at a roadblock set up to stop the notorious Foster gang.
The story also traces the rise and fall of the gangster William Foster, whose life ended in a cave in Johannesburg. It is the tale of how the fate of Foster, a thief, cheat and murderer, became inextricably entwined with the fate of a great Boer general and statesman.
The events leading to the deaths of General De la Rey and the members of the Foster gang are a fascinating detail against the greater story of the remarkable success of the Boer struggle against the might of the British Empire.
Imprint | Ampersand Press |
Country of origin | South Africa |
Release date | May 2009 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
Authors | Michael Brien |
Dimensions | 220 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 230 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-919760-76-6 |
Barcode | 9781919760766 |
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LSN | 1-919760-76-8 |