Jan Christian Smuts by his son - J. C. Smuts
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'Jan Christian Smuts by His Son' by J. C. Smuts is a substantial biography of South African statesman and military leader Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870–1950), written by his son and published in 1952. Drawing on the family’s personal knowledge of Smuts, the book traces his life from his childhood and education through the Anglo-Boer War, his rise in South African politics, his leadership during both World Wars and his international political career. It explores his development as a soldier, statesman and thinker, placing his personal experiences within the wider history of South Africa and the British Empire. Written from the perspective of a close family member, the biography offers an intimate portrait of Smuts while presenting a sympathetic interpretation of his political decisions and historical legacy. The volume includes 23 pages of photographic illustrations and five maps, together with a detailed index and bibliography. Published by Cassell in 1952, it is a valuable historical source for readers interested in Smuts’s life and twentieth-century South African history.
Condition
Good condition, slight wear to dust-cover.
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