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Stapleton (African history, Trent U., Canada) has written a comprehensive military history of South Africa, from the beginnings of European colonization in the 1650s to the present post-apartheid republic. The authors focuses particularly on the past 200 years, and analyzes the importance and warfare and military structures in the development of contemporary South African society. The book is chronological and examines the major conflicts, policies, and military issues. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)