Botswana

A Short Political History

Anthony Sillery

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Routledge
01 October 2025

African history; Comparative politics

Series: Studies in African History

Originally published in 1974, this book is a readable account of Botswana from the time of the first European visitors to the modern era of emergence as an independent African state. The book describes the condition of the people as it was recorded by the early travellers, the coming of the Christian missionaries and the influence of such men as Robert Moffat, John Mackenzie and David Livingstone. It discusses the effects of Boer pressure on the tribal land, British intervention and the establishment of a British protectorate, finally describing the birth of the Republic, its nature and constitution. The book assesses Botswana’s relations with other African states, particularly South Africa.

By: Anthony Sillery
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781032616896
ISBN 10: 103261689X
Series: Studies in African History
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 01 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Botswana: A Short Political History

Review of the original edition of Sékou Touré’s Guinea: ‘Sékou Touré’s Guinea is an informative work and an interesting contribution to the literature on nation-building in Africa.’ Lansiné Kaba, Journal of Modern Africa Studies, Vol 15, No. 2.