The German Official Account of the War in South Africa - Prepared by the Historical Section of the Great General Staff, Berlin. Translated by Colonel W.H.H. Waters and Colonel Hubert Du Cane.
The German Official Account of the War in South Africa
An Exquisite Scripta Africana Deluxe Leather-Bound Hardcover Set Complete with Original Faded Slipcase
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: The German Official Account of the War in South Africa
- Author: Prepared by the Historical Section of the Great General Staff, Berlin. Translated by Colonel W.H.H. Waters and Colonel Hubert Du Cane.
- Publisher: Scripta Africana, Johannesburg
- Publication Date: 1980s (Deluxe Limited Series Reprint).
- ISBN: None Issued / Dedicated Series Release.
- Edition Details: Scripta Africana Series Deluxe Collectors Edition.
- Binding: Original publisher’s elite deluxe full leather binding, featuring ornate gilt borders, raised bands, and gold spine detailing, housed in the original red presentation slipcase.
- Physical Format: Two volumes bound as one (or complete matching set format), Octavo (8vo). Fully adorned with vital folding maps and tactical strategic charts.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Boards: The premium full-leather covers are stunning, retaining bright, unblemished gold gilt motives on both the face and spine. Raised bands are sharp and unworn. Minor, expected shelf friction along the bottom rim.
- Interior: Pristine. The text block is exceptionally tight, white, and clean. Folding maps are crisp, unbroken, and perfectly folded. No user markings present.
- The Slipcase: Very Good (VG)
- Condition: The original structural heavy card slipcase is sturdy and complete. It exhibits light, uniform age-related fading of its red coloration along the exposed outer margins, which is standard for this specific dye work.
Synopsis & Historical Value
This monumental German Official Account of the War in South Africa is widely considered the finest, most cold-blooded strategic critique of the Anglo-Boer War ever written. Compiled by the Great General Staff in Berlin, it provides a fascinating, detached analysis of both British structural failures and Boer tactical missed opportunities. Scripta Africana’s deluxe full-leather reprint series was restricted to elite subscribers, making this beautifully preserved set a premier centerpiece for high-end militaria collections.
Author Profile: The Great General Staff, Berlin
The Great General Staff of the German Empire was the apex elite body of military intelligence and strategy prior to the First World War. Their official tactical breakdowns of international conflicts were regarded as the absolute pinnacle of global military science.
