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SOUTH AFRICAN BATTLES New enlarged ed Edition
Author(s): TIM COUZENS (Author)
- Publication Date: 1 Sept. 2013
- Edition: New enlarged ed
- Language: English
- Print length: 1 pages
- ISBN-10: 1868425711
- ISBN-13: 9781868425716
Book Description
“South African Battles describes 36 battles spread over five centuries. These are not the well-trodden battlefields of standard histories, but generally lesser-known ones. Some were of critical importance, while some were infinitely curious. Who, for instance, has heard of the battles of Nakob, Middelpos, Mome Gorge or Mushroom Valley? Who knows about the four black women that Bartolomeu Dias brought with him on his pioneering voyage of exploration? Who knows that there was a significant battle in what is now the Kruger National Park in 1725? Who knows about the military episode where not a shot was fired but which brought South Africa into the Great War? Who knows that Germany once invaded South Africa? Written in a light, humorous and personal style, each chapter is self-contained, like a short story. They can be read one a night, and mulled over next day with the promise of further enjoyment to come. South African Battles is an ideal bedside book, as well as an engaging travel companion. But there is also a twist in the tale at the end. Caveat lector, or lectrix! “
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A sometimes riotous, sometimes tragic, always brilliant journey through South Africa’s battlefields, this book ignites a thirst for more of the rough texture of history and the fallible people who shaped it. A master of research, observation and humour, Couzens takes you on a journey into our blood-soaked birth.” — Ray Hartley
About the Author
Tim Couzens is an internationally respected literary and social historian. He is also an acclaimed and award-winning travel writer. He is also a past winner of the Sunday Times Alan Paton Award and the CNA Literary Award.
