The South African Republic and the Transvaal War, Volume 1 (of 8). From the Founding of the Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9 October 1899 by Louis Creswick is an important historical document that recounts the complex events of the conflict in South Africa in the end of the 19th century. The author describes in detail the prerequisites of the war, the political and social aspects of the conflict between the Boer republics and the British Empire. Carefully researching historical sources, Creswick created this work, which has become a classic study of African wars and colonial conflicts. This book is essential material for those interested in the history of South Africa and the interaction of European powers with the African continent in the 19th century.