Three Years’ War – Christiaan Rudolf De Wet

R480,00

Full title: Three Years’ War (October 1899 – June 1902); Publisher: Archibald Constable and Co Ltd, London; Constable’s Indian and Colonial Library edition; 1902; 520 pages; Black and white frontispiece portrait; 2 battlefield diagrams but no folded map included in this edition.

Red cloth titled in black; The covers are slightly marked; The spine is faded and has been repaired but cut marks are visible; Interior of the book is in good condition.  Good reading copy. 

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Three Years’ War by Christiaan Rudolf De Wet is a compelling firsthand account of the Anglo-Boer War, written by one of the most renowned Afrikaner guerrilla commanders. This historical memoir details De Wet’s personal experiences and strategies during the conflict, offering an insider’s view of the prolonged struggle against British imperial forces. Originally penned in Dutch, the book captures the intensity, resilience, and tactical brilliance that characterised De Wet’s leadership.

Blending military history with personal narrative, Three Years’ War provides vivid descriptions of battles, hardships, and the enduring spirit of the Boer fighters. It stands as a significant work for anyone interested in South African history, colonial warfare, and the complexities of guerrilla conflict. De Wet’s insights reveal not only the brutal realities of war but also the motivations and convictions behind the Boer resistance.

This book is ideal for readers fascinated by military history, biographies of great commanders, and the legacy of the Anglo-Boer War.

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