With the Flag to Pretoria: A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. Volume 1

CHAPTER I.

THE EXPLOSION.

The Boer Ultimatum--Intrigues against British supremacy--Great Britain's interest in the Dutch Republics--Common interests of the white peoples--Early history of Cape Colony--Unpopularity of the Dutch East India Company--British capture Capetown--"The Great Trek"--England recognizes the Republics--Their attitude towards us--Sir Bartle F...