In this gripping account, Hammond tells the story of the Jameson Raid, a controversial attempt by British colonial forces to overthrow the government of the South African Republic in 1895. Drawing on his own experiences as a key figure in the raid, Hammond provides a detailed and insightful look at the political and military maneuvers that led to the raid's failure and the subsequent fallout. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism and its impact on Africa. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.