Elf Jahre Gouverneur in Deutsch-Südwestafrika by Theodor Gotthilf von Leutwein
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"Elf Jahre Gouverneur in Deutsch-Südwestafrika" by Theodor Leutwein is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides insights into the complexities and challenges faced in German colonial policies in South West Africa during Leutwein's governorship, reflecting both achievements and setbacks. It delves into the interactions between the German colonizers and the indigenous populations, emphasizing the importance of humane colonial practices over oppression. The opening of the work presents
Leutwein's initial reflections on the realities of German colonial administration amidst historical conflicts involving the native peoples such as the Hottentots and Hereros. He outlines the demographic and ethnographic background of the region, detailing the various tribes and their historical migration patterns. Leutwein highlights the intricacies of the relationships between different groups, foreshadowing the conflicts that will unfold under German rule, while also indicating his belief that a more generous and respectful colonial policy could lead to more favorable outcomes for both the colonizers and the indigenous inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Leutwein, Theodor Gotthilf von, 1849-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Elf Jahre Gouverneur in Deutsch-Südwestafrika |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Leutwein, Theodor Gotthilf von, 1849-1921 |
| Subject | Namibia -- History -- 1884-1915 |
| Subject | Colonial administrators -- Namibia -- Biography |
| Subject | Colonial administrators -- Germany -- Biography |
| Subject | Germany -- Colonies -- Africa, Southern |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59088 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-59088-2 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 404 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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