The Story Of An African Crisis

The Story Of An African Crisis: Being The Truth About The Jameson Raid And Johannesburg Revolt Of 1896 (1897) is a historical account written by Edmund Garrett. The book details the events leading up to the Jameson Raid, a failed attempt by British colonial forces to overthrow the government of the South African Republic (also known as the Transvaal) in 1895. It also covers the subsequent Johannesburg Revolt of 1896, which saw the city's white residents rise up against the Transvaal government. Garrett, a journalist who was living in Johannesburg at the time, provides a first-hand account of the events and their aftermath. He describes the political tensions between the British colonial authorities and the Boer government of the Transvaal, as well as the role played by Cecil Rhodes, the British imperialist and mining magnate who supported the raid. The book also explores the social and economic conditions in Johannesburg, particularly the exploitation of black workers in the city's mines. Garrett argues that the Jameson Raid and the Johannesburg Revolt were ultimately rooted in these inequalities, as well as in the struggle for control over the region's rich mineral resources.Overall, The Story Of An African Crisis provides a detailed and nuanced account of a pivotal moment in South African history, shedding light on the complex political and economic forces at play in the region during the late 19th century.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.