The Boer War Pakenham, Thomas Summary The war declared by the Boers on 11 October 1899 gave the British, as Kipling said, 'no end of a lesson'. The war declared by the Boers on 11 October 1899 gave the British, as Kipling said, 'no end of a lesson'. It proved to be the longest, the costliest, the bloodiest and the most humiliating campaign that Britain fought between 1815 and 1914. Thomas Pakenham has written the first full-scale history of the war since 1910. His narrative is based on first-hand and largely unpublished sources ranging from the private papers of the leading protagonists to the recollections of survivors from both sides. Out of this historical gold-mine, the author has constructed a narrative as vivid and fast-moving as a novel, and a history that in scholarship, breadth and impact will endure for many years. Perfect for fans of Military History, History, World History Books, Society, Politics & Philosophy. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 688 pages · Paperback By Pakenham, Thomas Details ISBN: 9780349104669 Author: Pakenham, Thomas Format: Paperback Pages: 688 Language: English Publication date: 3 October 1991 Condition: Used – Very Good About the author Pakenham, Thomas
