01353cam a2200349 4500 10254501 TxGeo 20071018120000.0 070820s2007||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2007034540 9781586484736 hardcover 1586484737 hardcover (OCoLC)167764014 DLC DLC TxGeo Meredith, Martin. Diamonds, gold, and war : the British, the Boers, and the making of South Africa / Martin Meredith. 1st ed. New York : PublicAffairs, 2007. 570 p., [16] p. of plates ; 25 cm. Maps on lining papers. Includes bibliographical references (p. [539]-550) and index. 20071107. South African War, 1899-1902 Causes. Diamond industry and trade South Africa History 19th century. Gold industry South Africa History 19th century. Afrikaners South Africa History. Great Britain Colonies Africa Administration. Great Britain Foreign relations 1837-1901. South Africa History 1836-1909. South Africa Politics and government 1836-1909. QS5