Witton, Edward
Scapegoats of the Empire: - The True Story of Breaker - Morant's Bushveldt - Carbineers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781774641873
- author:
- Witton, Edward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Must Have Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Africa, Southern Africa,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
George Ramsdale Witton's scathing indictment of the British Empire during the Boer War remains a provocative and thought-provoking account of the events that led to his own execution. Originally published in 1907, Witton's book challenges the official narrative of the Bushveldt Carbineers' trial and execution, arguing that the trio were scapegoats for widespread British war crimes against the Boers. Witton's assertion that the British authorities fabricated the charges against him, Morant, and Handcock to cover up a secret "no prisoners" policy and appease the Boer government is a damning critique of the Empire's actions. The book provides a detailed examination of the events surrounding the Treaty of Vereeniging, signed on 31 May 1902, and the circumstances that led to Witton's tragic fate. This book offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in South African history, shedding light on the complex web of politics and power that drove the events of the Boer War.
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