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British Colonisation of South Africa during the First Half of the 19th Century
Miler, Pavel ; Skřivan, Aleš (advisor) ; Valkoun, Jaroslav (referee)
In 1796, the first time the British occupied the Cape, a former Dutch colony in 1806 then definitely. British colonial policy in South Africa was initially influenced by the former practice of the Dutch East India Company. Problems inherited from the past involving government, law and the institution of slavery. Very thorny questions were slave trade and land ownership. In 1807 a law was adopted to ban the import of slaves in the colonies of the British Empire. In 1809 was issued collection of laws by Lord Calendon called Calendon code. In 1811 Governor John Cradock established circulation courts. In 1820 arrived in the Cape Colony of British settlers in 4000 to increase proportion of the white population of British origin. In 1828 was issued Ordinance 50, in 1833 Britain abolished slavery law with effect from 1838. These government actions led to disputes with the Boer population, which peaked in 1836, leaving Boers in the so-called Great Trek, which had a significant impact on indigenous communities strains disrupted at the time mfecane and led to the establishment of the independent Boer republics. Key words: Africans - Boers - Cape of Good Hope - colonial policy - emancipation - Great Britain - Great Trek - South Africa - slavery
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Boer Wars and the Perception of them in Czech Society
Kadlecová, Markéta ; Hnilica, Jiří (advisor) ; Pokorný, Jiří (referee)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the topic of the Boer wars and their relation to Czech society. Its aim is to find out whether this conflict initiated any reaction from the Czech nation. Based on research of contemporary Czech journals and Czech literature, it shows the perception of war and mediates the attitude toward both sides involved. The Boer wars were the conflict between Great Britain and the Boer republics (the Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State) which took place between the years 1880-1881 and 1899-1902. This thesis concentrates mainly on the second war which gained certain public note throughout the world. The Boer wars earned not only considerable attention from Czech journals but became an inspiration for literary works in the Czech lands as well. Moreover, certain Czech volunteers could be found as participants of the war.
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British Colonisation of South Africa during the First Half of the 19th Century
Miler, Pavel ; Skřivan, Aleš (advisor) ; Valkoun, Jaroslav (referee)
In 1796, the first time the British occupied the Cape, a former Dutch colony in 1806 then definitely. British colonial policy in South Africa was initially influenced by the former practice of the Dutch East India Company. Problems inherited from the past involving government, law and the institution of slavery. Very thorny questions were slave trade and land ownership. In 1807 a law was adopted to ban the import of slaves in the colonies of the British Empire. In 1809 was issued collection of laws by Lord Calendon called Calendon code. In 1811 Governor John Cradock established circulation courts. In 1820 arrived in the Cape Colony of British settlers in 4000 to increase proportion of the white population of British origin. In 1828 was issued Ordinance 50, in 1833 Britain abolished slavery law with effect from 1838. These government actions led to disputes with the Boer population, which peaked in 1836, leaving Boers in the so-called Great Trek, which had a significant impact on indigenous communities strains disrupted at the time mfecane and led to the establishment of the independent Boer republics. Key words: Africans - Boers - Cape of Good Hope - colonial policy - emancipation - Great Britain - Great Trek - South Africa - slavery
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Boer Wars and the Perception of them in Czech Society
Kadlecová, Markéta ; Hnilica, Jiří (advisor) ; Pokorný, Jiří (referee)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the topic of the Boer wars and their relation to Czech society. Its aim is to find out whether this conflict initiated any reaction from the Czech nation. Based on research of contemporary Czech journals and Czech literature, it shows the perception of war and mediates the attitude toward both sides involved. The Boer wars were the conflict between Great Britain and the Boer republics (the Transvaal Republic and the Orange Free State) which took place between the years 1880-1881 and 1899-1902. This thesis concentrates mainly on the second war which gained certain public note throughout the world. The Boer wars earned not only considerable attention from Czech journals but became an inspiration for literary works in the Czech lands as well. Moreover, certain Czech volunteers could be found as participants of the war.
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