Australia's Communities and the Boer War

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Focusing on an Australian regional community, this book examines their responses to the Boer War and its implications for the Great War in 1914. It highlights how the war transitioned into an 'occasional war' after its first year, with a prevailing belief in imperial victory. This work is notable for being the first to investigate the Boer War's significance at the community level in Australia, challenging the narrative of a peaceful federation by revealing the underlying conflicts. It aims to resurrect a neglected chapter of Australian and imperial history beyond the well-known events.