Within days, what had started as an ambitious attempt to overthrow the Boer regime in Pretoria had turned into an abysmal fiasco. The raid led directly to the Boer War of 1899, and the conflict between South Africa's whites has affected the area's history to this day.

But just how unofficial was the invasion? Was Joseph Chamberlain, Britain's Colonial Secretary, involved in the plot? At the time, he repudiated the raid, and a Committee of Inquiry (of which he was a member) exonerated him. Recent research suggests that this was a whitewash.

Jameson's Raid is Elizabeth Longford's brilliant reconstruction of an episode which left a smear on Britain's name. It is a highly-acclaimed combination of history and detective story."

Condition: Book is worn. The pages are age toned. Cover has rubbing wear, creases, stains, and wear to the edges and corners. 
Price: 10.00 USD