Describing the volatile relationship between European settlers and the indigenous Khoisan peoples in eighteenth-century southern Africa; this book explores the underlying causes of this pervasive violence in the eastern Cape; and considers the fate of the many women and children captured by Boer commandos and then assimilated to the condition of captive labor. It also offers a detailed analysis of the frontier economy; linking it to the markets and merchants of Cape Town; and revealing its subservience to the commercial policies of the Dutch East India Company.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is an excellent look into how progress was shaped by those who ...By Erin SoderbergThis book is an excellent look into how progress was shaped by those who were not considered American. While we glorify progress made in railroads; dams; and canals the actual people building these were not glorified or accepted into American culture. This idea of "melting pot" is misunderstood and Dearinger does an excellent job distilling these misconceptions and analyzing how these events affected progress. This is a comprehensive book that is a must read for those interested in U.S. progression; manifest destiny; and modernization of the west.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thoroughly worthwhile book to read and think aboutBy JohnnyThis is an extremely interesting and well written book by Ryan Dearinger. The author successfully engages the reader and encourages them to contemplate the meaning of American progress in the 19th century.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerVery Interesting read; keeps you engaged. Well written. History beyond the history books.
