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Raid And Reform

Raid And Reform

Alfred Peter Hillier

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Historia
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9781437063486
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Raid and Reform: By a Pretoria Prisoner (1898) is a historical book written by Alfred Peter Hillier. The book is a first-hand account of the author’s experiences during the Second Boer War, which took place between 1899 and 1902. Hillier was a British soldier who was captured by the Boers and held as a prisoner of war in Pretoria. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the events leading up to the war, the military tactics used by both sides, and the conditions of the prisoner of war camps. Hillier also offers his opinions on the politics and policies that led to the conflict and the subsequent reforms that were implemented after the war. Raid and Reform: By a Pretoria Prisoner (1898) is an important historical document that offers a unique perspective on the Second Boer War. The book is well-written and engaging, and provides a valuable insight into the experiences of soldiers and prisoners of war during this turbulent period in history.With Two Essays On The Antiquity Of Man In South Africa.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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