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Title Soldiers and settlers in Africa, 1850-1918 / edited by Stephen M. Miller
Published Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 339 pages) : illustrations, maps
Series History of warfare, 1385-7827 ; v. 56
History of warfare ; v. 56.
Contents List of Illustrations; List of Maps; List of Contributors; Chapter One Introduction (Stephen M. Miller); The Experience of Soldiers in South Africa; Shaping the Politics of Africa; The Role of Officers in Africa; Illustrations Section; Maps Section; Index
Summary This book revisits some of the most significant guerrilla struggles of the late 19th century, all set in Africa, and remind readers, in light of current events, the difficulties involved in engaging in this type of conflict
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Great Britain. Army -- History -- 19th century
Great Britain. Army -- History -- 20th century
SUBJECT Great Britain. Army fast
Subject Soldiers -- Africa -- History -- 19th century
Soldiers -- Africa -- History -- 20th century
HISTORY -- General.
British colonies
Soldiers
Kolonialkrieg
Soldat
Siedler
SUBJECT Africa -- History, Military -- 19th century
Africa -- History, Military -- 20th century
Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa -- History -- 19th century
Great Britain -- Colonies -- Africa -- History -- 20th century
Subject Africa
Afrika
Genre/Form History
Military history
Form Electronic book
Author Miller, Stephen M., 1964-
ISBN 9789047444794
9047444795
1282949861
9781282949867