The African Colony: Studies in the Reconstruction
By John Buchan
Length10h 59m
About this audiobook
Drawing from his personal experiences in the Transvaal, Buchan provides a sharp administrative and social analysis of South Africa’s future. These essays offer a visionary blueprint for rebuilding a nation scarred by the aftermath of the Boer War. He examines the delicate balance between imperial governance and the unique spirit of the African landscape. The prose is both pragmatic and deeply observational, reflecting the complexities of early 20th-century nation-building. It remains an essential historical document for understanding the foundations of colonial reconstruction.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Politics and Government
Length10 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I. THE EARLIER MASTERS
13CHAPTER XI.
2CHAPTER I.
14PART III. THE POLITICAL PROBLEM
3CHAPTER II.
15CHAPTER XII.
4CHAPTER III.
16CHAPTER XIII.
5CHAPTER IV.
17CHAPTER XIV.
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6CHAPTER V.
18CHAPTER XV.
7PART II. NOTES OF TRAVEL
19CHAPTER XVI.
8CHAPTER VI.
20CHAPTER XVII.
9CHAPTER VII.
21CHAPTER XVIII.
10CHAPTER VIII.
22CHAPTER XIX.
11CHAPTER IX.
23IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
12CHAPTER X.
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