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)

9781108023672, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 December 2010

524 pages, 2 maps
22.9 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm, 0.92 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 5 covers the colonies between 1854–1894.

67. Sir George Grey, Governor and High Commissioner, 4th of July 1860 to 15th of August 1861. Lieutenant-General Robert Henry Wynyard, Lieutenant-Governor, acting administrator, 15th of August 1861 to 15th January 1862
68. Philip Edmond Wodehouse, Esquire (after September 1862 Sir Philip Wodehouse), Governor and High Commissioner, assumed duty 15th of January 1862, retired 20th of May 1870)
69. Abandonment of the Transkeian Territories
70. Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse, Governor and High Commissioner continued
71. Sir Philip Edmond Wodehouse, Governor and High Commissioner continued. Lieutenant-General Charles Crawfurd Hay, Lieutenant-Governor administering the government, 20th of May to 31st of December 1870
72. Sir Henry Barkly, Governor and High Commissioner, assumed duty 31st of December 1870
73. Sir Henry Barkly, Governor and High Commissioner continued
74. Annexation to the Cape Colony of the territory between the River Kei and the border of Natal
75. Annexation to the Cape Colony of the territory between the River Kei and the border of Natal continued
76. Annexation to the Cape Colony of the territory between the River Kei and the border of Natal continued
77. Annexation to the Cape Colony of the territory between the River Kei and the border of Natal continued
78. Formation of the Crown Colony of Griqualand West
79. Annexation of Griqualand West to the Cape Colony
80. Account of the Makololo tribe and of the Herero war of independence
81. Annexation of Walfish Bay to the Cape Colony and establishment of a German Protectorate in South-Western Africa
82. The Colony of Natal, 1857 to 1872
83. The Portuguese possessions in South Africa during the nineteenth century
84. The Portuguese possessions in South Africa during the nineteenth century continued
List of printed books and pamphlets containing information on South Africa in recent times
Chronological list of principal events in South African history
Notes on the Bushmen and their language
Index.

Subject Areas: African history [HBJH]