Name: two generals: buller and botha in the boer war
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Author: Roy Thomas

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two generals: buller and botha in the boer war

Type

Physical Book

Author

Roy Thomas

Author

Roy Digby Thomas

Publisher

Authorhouse UK

Year

2012

Language

English

Pages

280

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9x15.2x1.6 cm

Weight

0.41 kg.

ISBN

1477230092

ISBN13

9781477230091

Synopsis "two generals: buller and botha in the boer war"

The Boer Wars that occurred at the end of the nineteenth century involved nearly 450,000 British troops and over 60,000 Boers. They were the largest wars Britain had ever waged before the two World Wars. They have been extensively covered by writers in Britain and South Africa. Almost all of the writers addressed the conflict from the viewpoint of either the Boers or the British. Two Generals tells how the commanders of the two armies confronted each other on the battlefield. It seeks to describe the action from both viewpoints. In this way it is unique. Recent developments in South Africa have put the events at the turn of the last century in a new perspective. The imperial attitude of the British rulers in South Africa and the stubbornness and conservative attitudes of the Boers can be seen to have contributed to the problems that persisted there throughout the twentieth century. The author has taken a fresh approach to the conflict, presenting it in an even-handed way and setting the outcome in the context of developments during the last hundred years in South Africa.

Roy Thomas

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Roy Thomas is an influential American comic book writer and editor, known for his work in the superhero industry, especially at Marvel Comics. Born in 1940, Thomas began his career in the 60s and stood out for his ability to adapt and expand classic characters. He succeeded Stan Lee as editor-in-chief at Marvel and helped solidify the publisher as one of the most important in the industry.

Among his most notable works are "Conan the Barbarian" (1970), "Avengers" (1966-1970), and "The Invaders" (1975). Additionally, he was one of the key figures in the creation of the character "Iron Fist" (1974). His impact on American comics remains significant, being recognized for his ability to integrate classical mythology and modern narrative into his stories.

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