The South African Republic and the Boer-British War, Volume I. Comprising a History of South Africa and Its People, Including the War of 1899-1900 is a valuable resource for researching key events in South African history. Starting with the early periods of colonization of the territory, the book examines in detail the lives of local residents and the relationship between them and European settlers. Authors Halstead, Murat and Hopkins, J. Castell (John Castell) offer the reader an in-depth analysis of the events leading up to the Boer-British War, its causes and consequences. They reveal the role of each side in the conflict, examine the strategies and tactics used during the war, and follow the progress of the war to its conclusion. The reader will be impressed by the breadth of information presented in the book, which provides a better understanding of the complex relationship between colonial powers in the Southern African region. Thanks to the additional sources presented in the book, the reader will open new horizons for studying the history of this region.