Famous Men and Great Events of the Nineteenth Century
CHAPTER XIX
Paul Kruger and South Africa
Review of the Boers--Their Establishment in Cape Colony--The Rise and Progress of the Transvaal Republic--Diamond Mines and Gold Discoveries--England's Aggressiveness--The Career of Cecil Rhodes--Attempt to Overthrow the Republic--The Zulus and Neighboring Peoples--The Uitlanders--Political Struggle of England and Paul Kruger--Chamberlain's Demands--The Boers' Firm Stand--War of 1899 295