Title: The Boer War in Colour, Vol 1
Subtitle: Conventional War, 1899-1900
Author: Tinus Le Roux
Genre: Boer Wars
Publisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa 2022
ISBN 9781776191765 / ISBN 978-1-77-619176-5
Softcover, 23 x 26 cm, 264 pages, throughout colour photographs
The Boer War in Colour (Vol. 1) presents a coloured pictorial history of the Anglo-Boer War which represents technological and digital realms in modern times, and covers the conventional phase of the war, from October 1899 to September 1900. Tinus le Roux’s practical application of the technological revolution in photography in this book, is a modern milestone. The overall format of the book is appealing, it makes the reading thereof a pleasant experience. The effective use of full colour enhances the magnificence of the photographs, and the visual images of the war presented, capture the interest of the reader. The photos show the Boer incursions into Natal and the Cape Colony, the sieges of Ladysmith, Kimberley and Mafeking, and major battles such as Elandslaagte, Magersfontein and Paardeberg. There are richly detailed images of life on campaign and in camp, of gunners in action and infantrymen on the march. Alongside stern-faced burghers are musicians, nurses and prisoners-of-war. All have been infused with vivid colour, providing a fresh perspective and transforming them into living history.
Foreword
Preface
Photography in the Boer War
Brief overview of the Boer War
Album 1: War clouds gather
Album 2: The invasion of Natal
Album 3: The Cape Colony: Epic battles and sieges
Album 4: Fierce fighting in Natal
Album 5: Invading the republics
In the colourist's studio
Bibliography