Ivor D Difford (36 results)

Condition: New. 2013 N&M Press reprint (original pub c1921). SB. 448pp.+ b&w Illustrations+ MapsPublished Price £18 South Africa's Cape Corps was composed of Cape Coloured personnel who volunteered to serve in the Great War. Virtually unknown outside South Africa, the Corps is probably now almost forgotten even inside the country. This book, therefore is an important records of a historically interesting formation that - given the country's racial divides- was more important for the men who served rather than their deeds. The book contains a great deal of biographical information about these volunteers, many of whom are shown in captioned photographs. This is a superior genealogical source as well as a rare source of information on South Africans in the Great War. Appendices, Roll of Honour (KIA, DOW and WIA), Honours & Awards (all ranks) and a list of former officers while on detached service complete this excellent history. Book.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Story of the 1st Battalion Cape Corps (1915-1916). Book.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: As New. undated, C.2014. light evidence of usage. a clean and fresh copy almost as new. reprint. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

PF. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. 2014. paperback. . . . . .

Condition: New. 2014. paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - South Africa's Cape Corps was composed of Cape Coloured personnel who volunteered to serve in the Great War. Virtually unknown outside South Africa, the Corps is probably now almost forgotten even inside the country. This book, therefore is an important records of a historically interesting formation that - given the country's racial divides- was more important for the men who served rather than their deeds. The book contains a great deal of biographical information about these volunteers, many of whom are shown in captioned photographs. This is a superior genealogical source as well as a rare source of information on South Africans in the Great War. Appendices, Roll of Honour (KIA, DOW and WIA), Honours & Awards (all ranks) and a list of former officers while on detached service complete this excellent history.…

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the remarkable story of the Cape Corps, a military unit composed of men of color from South Africa, who served in a variety of conflicts from 1795 to the end of World War I. The book goes beyond a mere chronicle of battles and deployments to delve into the nuanced history of this unique unit, exploring the changing social and political landscape of South Africa as it impacted the role of the Cape Corps. The author traces the origins of the Corps back to the Pandours, a Hottentot militia employed by the Dutch, and examines the transformation of the Corps over time, from its early days as a primarily Hottentot unit to its integration of men of mixed race and its ultimate incorporation into the British forces. The book offers a compelling analysis of the complex relationship between European colonial powers and the diverse African population, revealing the Cape Corps as a microcosm of the evolving power dynamics and racial tensions of the era. The book's insights into the Cape Corps' unique contribution to South African history, as well as its broader role in the evolving social fabric of the region, make it a valuable read for anyone interested in the history of military units, colonial warfare, and the evolution of race relations in South Africa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: Fair. Fully illustrated. Previous owner's details with some foxing to front end papers. Splitting at the gutter to page 734/735. Foxing to the rear end papers. 736 Pages. Contents clean. First Edition. Condition: Fair. Binding: Hardcover. Cloth boards with edge-wear to all extremities. Splitting to the cloth along the sides of the spine and board edges. Lacks the head and some of the foot of the spine. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. a very heavy copy, extra postage. the boards are edge worn and a little insect damaged. all pages are clear and intact. [SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Shelfworn boards sl. cocked and rubbed at the corners and edge. Some splitting at the spine edges. 735pp. illus. Small marks to textblock edges. The last leaf is torn away but present. Prev owners' names to front endpapers. Endpapers tanned. Very heavy volume.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. heavy, may require extra postage outside South Africa. boards are edge worn and chipped. ex-library copy with several stamps. binding has been repaired. contents are clean and fresh. a presentable copy in fairly good condition.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 736 pages. The original green boards are edge worn, shelf rubbed, marked. Foxing, handling markings on page edges. However, the book is still in good condition, tightly bound and intact. The text remains clear and bright. Please Note: Unless posted within South Africa, we will need to ask for extra postage as this is a heavy book. 1st edition. MK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

1st edition orig. dec. cloth Nice copy large octavo 736pp., frontis., b/w pls., tables, index, Some underlining o/w nice, bright & clean copy.

1st edition hardback in original cloth Nice copy octavo xv + 736pp., frontis., b/w pls., tables, index, Minor rubbing to boards at edges o/w nice copy in bright green cloth with a bright gilt device & titles on front board.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. the original jacket is shelf rubbed and there are small tears at the top and bottom of the spine. still presents very well in cellophane. the book has a previous owner's name and address (twice). the binding is excellent. internally very nice indeed. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. …

Softcover. Condition: Fair. A very scarce, 104 page booklet/souvenir. The wraps are shelf rubbed, edge worn and marked, but remain whole and intact. Internally, there is a large closed tear to the first page and the majority of pages are stained about the edges. The legibility of the text is not affected, and it remains complete. The binding is sound. In decent condition for its age. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…