History of South Africa since September 1795

A detailed history of South Africa between 1795–1894, discussing the political history of the country, first published in 1908.

George McCall Theal (Author)

9781108023641, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 December 2010

542 pages, 4 maps
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.5 cm, 0.95 kg

George McCall Theal (1837–1919) was a prolific South African historian and civil servant. After working as a missionary between 1875–1880 he was appointed magistrate of Tamacha before taking a position as a clerk in the government and became Keeper of the Cape Colony Archives. He was appointed Colonial Historiographer in 1891. These volumes, first published in 1908, contain Theal's detailed history of South Africa between 1795–1894. Focusing on the political history of the country, Theal explores the British control of Cape Colony and the reactions of the Dutch setters to increasing British immigration, discussing the political consequences of the establishment of the various Boer Republics and the growth of Zulu power in South Africa. These volumes provide valuable details on the political history of South Africa, and reveal contemporary attitudes towards the history and ideas of colonisation. Volume 2 covers Natal and Cape Colony between 1828–1846.

17. Lieutenant-General Sir Galbraith Lowry Cole, Governor, installed 9th September 1828, retired 10th August 1833. Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Francis Wade, acting Governor, 10th August 1833 to 16th January 1834
18. Major-General Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Governor, installed 16th January 1834, dismissed 20th January 1838
19. Major-General Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Governor continued
20. Major-General Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Governor continued. The sixth Kaffir war
21. Major-General Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Governor continued. Conclusion of the sixth Kaffir war
22. Major-General Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Governor continued. Abandonment of the province of Queen Adelaide
23. Major-General Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Governor continued
24. Major-General George Thomas Napier, Governor, installed January 1838, retired 18th March 1844
25. Sir George Thomas Napier, Governor continued
26. Lieutenant-General Sir Peregrine Maitland, Governor, installed 18th March 1844, superseded 27th January 1847
27. Commencement of a great emigration from the Cape Colony
28. Early English adventures at Port Natal
29. The emigrant farmers in Natal, 1837 to 1840
30. The Republic of Natal and its overthrow
31. Natal in a transition state, 1842 to 1845
32. Events north of the Orange from 1837 to 1843
33. Events north of the Orange from 1843 to 1847
Index.

Subject Areas: African history [HBJH]