Punt van die Swaard Author: L. J. Bothma (Botma)
Punt van die Swaard (Collectible Modern History First Edition)
A Highly Acclaimed Military Biographical Study of Wealth, Conflicting Loyalties, and Family Tragedy in the Free State During the Anglo-Boer War
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: Punt van die Swaard
- Author: L. J. Bothma (Botma)
- Publisher: Protea Boekhuis, Pretoria
- Publication Date: 2003
- ISBN-10: 1919825827
- ISBN-13: 9781919825823
- Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Softcover Release (First Printing).
- Binding: Original publisher's premium heavy-gauge illustrated card wrappers with a clean, uncreased spine.
- Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 300 pages. Enhanced with meticulous archival maps, strategic geographical references, historical photographic sections, and a comprehensive index.
- Language: Afrikaans
Official Condition Report
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The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
o Exterior / Wraps: The glossy heavy card covers are exceptionally bright, flat, and square. The corners are sharp with only negligible storage shelf friction, completely consistent with a well-maintained, gently handled volume. The spine remains entirely unbroken, uncreased, and crisp, displaying excellent shelf presence.
o Interior: The text block is robustly bound, tight, and immaculately preserved. Internal pages, maps, and photographic inserts are crisp, bright, and clean. The volume is completely free of text underlining, highlighting, dog-ears, or previous owner signatures, looking remarkably fresh. - The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued in Premium Card Wrappers)
Synopsis & Historical Value
Published in 2003, Punt van die Swaard is a masterpiece of historical narrative non-fiction that covers almost a century, focusing deeply on the complex realities of the Anglo-Boer War. The narrative centers on Charles Oertel, an incredibly wealthy Orange Free State farmer who finds himself caught in a agonizing political tightrope, holding deep personal and financial sentiments toward both opposing forces. Author L. J. Bothma conducts exhaustive primary research to explore the fate of this influential figure and his descendants, seamlessly weaving documented historical knowledge with startling new insights. The text leaves readers reflecting on a powerful human tragedy, posing the profound question: does mankind not ultimately turn the point of the sword upon its own heart? Hugely acclaimed for its objective depth, the book was deservedly shortlisted for the prestigious Louis Hiemstra Prize for Non-Fiction in 2005, making this original first printing an essential addition for collectors of modern Boer War history and premium Africana.
Published in 2003, Punt van die Swaard is a masterpiece of historical narrative non-fiction that covers almost a century, focusing deeply on the complex realities of the Anglo-Boer War. The narrative centers on Charles Oertel, an incredibly wealthy Orange Free State farmer who finds himself caught in a agonizing political tightrope, holding deep personal and financial sentiments toward both opposing forces. Author L. J. Bothma conducts exhaustive primary research to explore the fate of this influential figure and his descendants, seamlessly weaving documented historical knowledge with startling new insights. The text leaves readers reflecting on a powerful human tragedy, posing the profound question: does mankind not ultimately turn the point of the sword upon its own heart? Hugely acclaimed for its objective depth, the book was deservedly shortlisted for the prestigious Louis Hiemstra Prize for Non-Fiction in 2005, making this original first printing an essential addition for collectors of modern Boer War history and premium Africana.
Author Profile: L. J. Bothma
L. J. Bothma is a highly respected South African military historian, researcher, and author based in Bloemfontein. Renowned for his meticulous reliance on deep archival documentation and private family testimonies, his writing brings crucial, human-scale clarity to complex strategic conflicts. Bothma has written several authoritative military history books, including his famous Die Buffel Struikel, which documents the operational history of the legendary 32 Battalion. His ability to combine academic precision with accessible, deeply moving human prose has earned him a prominent place in contemporary South African military literature.
L. J. Bothma is a highly respected South African military historian, researcher, and author based in Bloemfontein. Renowned for his meticulous reliance on deep archival documentation and private family testimonies, his writing brings crucial, human-scale clarity to complex strategic conflicts. Bothma has written several authoritative military history books, including his famous Die Buffel Struikel, which documents the operational history of the legendary 32 Battalion. His ability to combine academic precision with accessible, deeply moving human prose has earned him a prominent place in contemporary South African military literature.
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