October 22, 2024
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Boer War- Further Readings

  1. Carman Miller, “Painting the Map Red: Canada and the South African War, 1899-1902”
    • This is one of the most comprehensive studies of Canada’s involvement in the Boer War, exploring the political, social, and military aspects of the conflict and its effect on Canadian nationalism.
  2. Desmond Morton, “A Military History of Canada”
    • Morton’s work provides an excellent overview of Canadian military history, with a dedicated section on the Boer War that contextualizes it within Canada’s broader military development.
  3. John Boje, “An Imperfect Union: The Boer War and the British Empire”
    • While focused more broadly on the Empire’s experience, this work offers insight into how Canada fit into the larger British effort and the complexities of its participation.
  4. Canada. Department of National Defence, “The South African War (1899-1902)”
    • A government publication, this document provides detailed official accounts of the Boer War, including operations in which Canadian forces were involved.
  5. Terry Copp and Robert Vogel, “Maple Leaf Route: Canadian Battles in the South African War”
    • This book includes battle maps, detailed operational history, and analysis of the key battles in which Canadian forces participated.
  6. Will R. Bird, “Ghosts Have Warm Hands: A Memoir of the Boer War”
    • Bird’s memoir is a personal account from a Canadian soldier who fought in the Boer War, offering firsthand insights into the soldier’s experience during the campaign.
  7. Howard G. Brown, “Canada’s Sons: The Boer War and the Birth of a Canadian Nation”
    • Brown’s work looks at the Boer War as a pivotal moment in the development of Canadian identity, particularly in terms of military achievements and national pride.
  8. J.L. Granatstein and Desmond Morton, “Marching to Armageddon: Canadians and the Great War, 1899-1919”
    • Though broader in scope, this book places the Boer War within the larger context of Canada’s transition from a British colony to a nation with its own military traditions, starting with the Boer War.
  9. Brian A. Reid, “Our Little Army in the Field: The Canadians in South Africa, 1899-1902”
    • Reid focuses on the military campaigns and strategies employed by Canadian forces during the Boer War, with an emphasis on military operations and leadership.
  10. Marlene Epp, “The Boer War Diary of George Condé: Canadian Reflections on the South African War, 1899-1902”
  • This book offers another personal account from a Canadian perspective, based on the wartime diary of George Condé, a Canadian soldier who fought in the war.