Botswana

A Short Political History

Anthony Sillery

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2023
• Print ISBN: 9781032616834
• eBook ISBN: 9781003804116
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: African Politics
• Index: Politics & International Relations

Originally published in 1974, this book is a readable account of Botswana from the time of the first European visitors to the modern era of emergence as an independent African state. The book describes the condition of the people as it was recorded by the early travellers, the coming of the Christian missionaries and the influence of such men as Robert Moffat, John Mackenzie and David Livingstone. It discusses the effects of Boer pressure on the tribal land, British intervention and the establishment of a British protectorate, finally describing the birth of the Republic, its nature and constitution. The book assesses Botswana's relations with other African states, particularly South Africa.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Original Title Page
• Original Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Maps of Botswana
• Note on Orthography
• I Country and People
• II The Missionaries
• III The Great Trek — Livingstone — The Tswana at Mid-century
• IV The Matabele and Kololo Missions — Troubled Times
• V John Mackenzie — The Protectorate
• VI The Warren Expedition
• VII The British South Africa Company
• VIII Communications and Concessions
• IX Three Chiefs Call on Mr Chamberlain
• X Pestilence and Famine — Domestic Issues — The Question of Transfer
• XI Political Changes
• XII The Economy and Social Services — World War II
• XIII The Seretse Affair — Finance and Economics
• XIV Independence
• XV Modern Times
• XVI Conclusion
• Notes
• Sources and Bibliography
• Index