The Union of South Africa: With Chapters on Rhodesia and the Native Territories of the High Commission (Classic Reprint) Kindle Edition

Insightful, wide‑ranging history of a region in motion This authoritative work surveys the Union of South Africa, its geography, railways, governance, and key frontier regions, including Rhodesia and the Native Territories of the High Commission. It blends physical description with political and economic developments to explain how a young dominion shaped its future.- Learn how climate, terrain, and elevation influence settlement and commerce across South Africa’s major regions.- See how railways and ports linked distant communities and spurred industrial growth after gold discoveries.- Understand the structure of government, finance, and social conditions that shaped policy in the early 20th century.- Explore the interplay between European and native populations during a period of rapid change.Ideal for readers of regional history, imperial policy, and long‑term economic development in southern Africa. Read more