A Fragment Of Basuto History, 1854 To 1871 (1886) - Paperback

by George McCall Theal (Author)

A Fragment of Basuto History, 1854 to 1871 is a historical book written by George McCall Theal in 1886. The book is about the Basuto people, who are a Bantu ethnic group in southern Africa. The author explores the history of the Basuto people from 1854 to 1871, which was a time of great change and upheaval for the Basuto people.The book covers the reign of Moshoeshoe, who was the founder and king of the Basuto people. Moshoeshoe was a skilled diplomat and warrior who managed to unite the Basuto people and fend off attacks from neighboring tribes and European colonizers. The book also covers the Basuto Wars, which were a series of conflicts between the Basuto people and the British Empire.The author provides a detailed account of the Basuto Wars, including the causes of the conflicts, the major battles, and the aftermath. The book also explores the impact of the wars on the Basuto people, including the loss of land and resources, and the displacement of many Basuto people.Overall, A Fragment of Basuto History, 1854 to 1871 is a fascinating historical account of a little-known African ethnic group and their struggles during a turbulent period in history. The book is well-researched and provides valuable insights into the history and culture of the Basuto people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.