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Republics –
At the time (late 19th century), South Africa consisted of the Cape Colony and two Republics, the Zuid Afrikaansche Republic and the Orange Free State. Individuals from the Republics were mostly Afrikaans speaking and originally of Dutch descent. They are often referred to as so-called Afrikaners, Boer or burghers. As this is not the focus of my study I will not spend much time in relaying the history of a people, instead the reader may consult The Afrikaners: biography of a people by H. Giliomee for a comprehensive history of South Africa and the Afrikaner.
Queen Victoria –
Queen Victoria was the Queen of the United Kingdom and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. She was the reigning sovereign at the time of the South African war.
Bittereinders –
The Bittereinders were mostly commercial farmers and educated professional men, who were prepared to go on fighting in the hope that Britain would tire of the war and restore their independence
Boer –
Boer is the Afrikaans word for farmer. It is often understood to represent Afrikaans speaking South Africans. In this context it is used to refer to the descendants of the Dutch-speaking settlers in South Africa during the 18th century.
Scorched Earth Policy –
The scorched earth policy is a military strategy which involves destroying anything that might be useful to the enemy while advancing through or withdrawing from an area. During the Anglo Boer war the british employed this tactic against the Boer, destroying their farms and taking the women and children to concentration camps.
Volkskuns –
Describes a type of art by a particular group of people. In this context it is used to refer particularly to the craft of the Boer woman.
Klei-os –
A klei-os is an ox made from clay. During the Anglo-Boer war (as well as before and after) children would make klei-osse to play with.
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