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Some Reminiscences

Some Reminiscences

Hardcover

Business BiographiesBusiness GeneralAfrican History

ISBN10: 1025994353
ISBN13: 9781025994352
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Some Reminiscences is a compelling autobiographical account by Sir Lionel Phillips, a central figure in the development of the South African mining industry and a key player in the political turbulence of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Phillips provides an insider's perspective on the rise of the Witwatersrand gold fields, detailing the logistical challenges, economic stakes, and the intense social atmosphere of the Transvaal.

Beyond the technicalities of mining, the narrative delves into the complex political landscape of the era. Phillips recounts his involvement in the Reform Committee and the events surrounding the Jameson Raid, offering a firsthand look at the tensions between the Uitlanders and the Boer government. His observations provide invaluable historical context for the origins of the South African War and the subsequent unification of the region.

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