JOURNAL ARTICLE

1880 BOER REBELLION.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 144. P. 16 1 of 2

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses the 1880 Boer Rebellion in the Transvaal Republic, which was annexed by the British in 1877 due to financial problems. The Boers, led by figures like Paul Kruger and Piet Joubert, rebelled against British rule, aiming to gain independence. The rebellion resulted in several clashes, including the infamous Battle of Majuba where the British suffered a significant defeat. Ultimately, an armistice was agreed upon, recognizing Transvaal's independence and the withdrawal of British troops. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/04, Issue 144, p16
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:183932311
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of History of War is the property of Future Publishing Ltd. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.