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Almost one hundred and twenty five years ago, a Scottish adventurer attempted to expand the British Empire in South Africa with the backing of a mere 500 men. He was part of a conspiracy of entrepreneurs, gold magnates and politicians, each of whom had different motives for supporting and encouraging his actions. Leander Starr Jameson's Raid failed miserably. It almost brought down the British Government, destroyed the career of one of the most eminent South African Statesmen, nearly caused a war with the South African Republic and exposed Britain to international ridicule. It was a failed attempt to expand the Empire on the cheap. This book, using a number of contemporary sources, examines the motives for Jameson's actions, the reasons for the Raid's failure and its consequences for those involved. It attempts to answer the extent of the involvement of the British Colonial Office and its Secretary of State, Joseph Chamberlain and how he, Cecil Rhodes, Paul Kruger and Jameson worked for their own and their countries best interests which were not necessarily one in the same.It also considers the part played by the dignitaries in Johannesburg and the consequences of their lukewarm support of Dr Jameson. The book contains a detailed examination of the two Inquiries which were held as a result of the Raid and a blow by blow account of the evidence given by their many witnesses. Reactions in the British Parliament and the fate of the Raiders are particular features of this work, as is how the actions of those swept up in the plans of the key players were to affect their future careers.
Documents relating to the Jameson Raid and Cecil Rhodes' actions, including correspondence with Lord Loch, Sir Hercules Robinson and Lord Rosmead. 1-8 - Correspondence and copy correspondence between Sir Graham Bower and Sir Robert Henry Meade [Permanent Under Sec of State for the Colonies, 1892-1899] relating to Bower's knowledge of Jameson Raid, and his association with Cecil Rhodes [Director, British South Africa Company and Premier Cape Colony, 1890-1896], with wrapper. 9 Dec 1895 - 23 Nov 1896. 13 - Memorandum [by Joseph Chamberlain] relating to Chamberlain's statement of evidence to South African Committee, with wrapper. 1897. 25-29 - Correspondence from M. Jackson relating to his appointment to chair South African Committee. 30 Jul 1896 - 4 Aug 1897. 30 - Letter from Sir Matthew White Ridley [1st Viscount Ridley: Sec of State, Home Department, 1895-1900] relating to treatment of Jameson Raid prisoners. 30 Jul 1896. 31-35 - Colonial Office memoranda relating to evidence of Miss F. Shaw to the South African Committee concerning her communications with Dr Leander Starr Jameson prior to Transvaal raid, and throughout his imprisonment, with letter from Miss Shaw to Sir Harold F. Wilson [Private Sec to Joseph Chamberlain]. 4 Mar 1896 - 24 May 1897. 36 - Minutes of the trial of prisoners at Pretoria. 28 Apr 1896.