Empire, War & Cricket in South Africa : Logan of Matjiesfontein – Dean Allen

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The Time – Politics and War
Learn how Rhodes and Logan’s “shady dealings”brought down the premiers first government; about Matjiesfontein”s strategic role during the Anglo Boer War; James Logans opportunism and the Battle of Belmont: and his actions after the death of Major Wauchope.

Its more than just a sports history and also more than just a political history. Its strength is the very way in which it melds the two to provide a new perspective on the turbulent South African past.(Biography)

The man James Logan, find out how a nineteen-year old immigrant from Scotland quickly made his fortune in South Africa, and why Cecil John Rhodes called him of of South Africa”‘s “creators

Zebra Press, 2015. Used. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint 2015. Gift inscription , and signed by the author “Dean”
The book is complete with all plates as called for. The binding is excellent.