The Boer War 1899-1902: the Beginning of Decline of the British Empire

The article analyses the Boer War 1899-1902 and its impact on the decline of the British Empire. This War played an important role in the History of the British Empire and mostly determined its final disintegration. This war demanded a huge financial expenditure and aroused a wave of indignation throughout Europe. Even many Englishmen considered this war as a defeat.

Boer War, South Africa, Cape Colony, Afrikaners, Hottentots, Boers, Natal, Transvaal, Orange Free State, British Empire, British Commonwealth of Nations