Relying on extensive oral interviews with WWII veterans in Botswana, Schmitt argues that British military policy during the Second World War directly impacted Bechuanaland's entry into the war, the nature of the soldier's service, and the lives of the individual soldiers. Because Bechuanaland was considered a small, rather unimportant backwater of colonial possessions, policy decisions were often influenced by the political situation in South Africa and by its attitudes towards arming Africans. Index, bib, notes, 265pp, USA. PRAEGER.

'Not all Botswana heroes are Batswana' Sir Katumile Masire. This book summarises the history of the nation in colonial times and considers the threats posed by its South African neighbour. The focus is on the years immediately prior to independence which came about in 1966, and about which the writers can comment on from first hand experience, as they describe political, constitutional, administrative and economic developments. Index, map, 240pp, BOTSWANA . PULA PRESS.

2000 9991261680 Hardback

Second edition. A history from the first peoples to the modern era suitable for secondary schools and general readers. B/w illus, tables, bib, index, vii, 432pp, BOTSWANA. MACMILLAN BOTSWANA.

1997 9991278087 Paperback

In 1895 three African chiefs toured Britain to drum up public support for their campaign to prevent their lands being grabbed by colonists. This book tells the story of their success in forcing British politicians to secure their territories against encroachment, leading indirectly to the independence of present day Botswana. Using archival material and the collection of press clippings that was amassed by the Chiefs, the author offers a full record of their journey and and in depth view of the other side of imperialism, during a critical time of British expansion in Africa. Index, bib, notes, app, b/w illus, maps, 322pp, USA. CHICAGO U P, 0226647455