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The South African War of 1899-1902 was the largest and costliest war Britain fought between Waterloo and 1914, and the one that most damaged its idea of itself.
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The Boer War: books to read, in order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the boer war?
- The South African War of 1899-1902 was the largest and costliest war Britain fought between Waterloo and 1914, and the one that most damaged its idea of itself.
- What's a good book to start the boer war with?
- A strong starting point is Hero of the empire by Candice Millard. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the boer war?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The War of 1812, The Soviet-Afghan War.