Diamonds, Gold And War – Martin Meredith

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Diamonds, Gold and War by Martin Meredith is a sweeping historical nonfiction account of Southern Africa’s transformation during the diamond and gold rushes. The discovery of these precious resources sparked a fierce struggle between the British and the Boers, culminating in the devastating Anglo-Boer War. Meredith explores the powerful figures behind these events, including Cecil Rhodes and Paul Kruger, and exposes the corruption, greed, and racial dynamics that shaped the region. Richly detailed and thoroughly researched, this book reveals the immense human and political cost of empire-building in southern Africa and traces the roots of Afrikaner nationalism that shaped South African history for decades.