Jan Smuts: Leader Of The British Forces In South Africa - Hardcover

by Charles H. L. Johnston (Author)

""Jan Smuts: Leader of the British Forces in South Africa"" is a biography written by Charles H. L. Johnston. The book tells the story of Jan Smuts, a South African statesman and military leader who played a significant role in the Boer War and World War I. Smuts was a controversial figure, revered by some and reviled by others, and his life and career are explored in detail in this book. The author draws on a range of sources to provide a comprehensive account of Smuts' life, from his childhood in the Cape Colony to his rise to prominence as a military leader and statesman. The book also explores Smuts' political beliefs and his role in shaping South African history, including his involvement in the creation of the Union of South Africa and his opposition to apartheid. Overall, ""Jan Smuts: Leader of the British Forces in South Africa"" is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds light on an important figure in South African and British history.THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Famous Generals of the Great War Who Led the United States and Her Allies to a Glorious Victory, by Charles H. L. Johnston. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141790769X.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.