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| “Bilder aus dem Burenkriege (translated as Pictures from the Boer War) by Dr. Kurth is a German-language book published around 1900 that provides a visual and descriptive account of the Second Boer War (1899–1902) in South Africa. The book is known for its collection of illustrations and engravings, offering a perspective on the war from a European, particularly German, viewpoint. It serves as a historical document that captures key events, landscapes, and figures from the conflict. The Boer War was a brutal and complex war fought between the British Empire and two Boer republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State), and it left a deep impact on the history of South Africa. Dr. Kurth’s book is one of many contemporary works created to document the events of the war, often focusing on the experiences of soldiers, civilians, and the brutality of the fighting. While much of the book’s text might describe various military operations, strategy, and key moments in the war, the most striking aspect of Bilder aus dem Burenkriege are the detailed illustrations and engravings, which give a vivid visual representation of the war’s key moments. These might include depictions of battles, military camps, and scenes from the battlefield, as well as portraits of Boer and British figures involved in the war. The book would have appealed to German readers who had little firsthand exposure to the war but were nonetheless interested in the colonial conflict, especially given the significance of the Boer War in shaping European attitudes toward imperialism, military strategy, and colonial struggles.” |
