W. Basil (William Basil) Worsfold

W. Basil (William Basil) Worsfold
William Basil Worsfold was a British writer and colonial administrator known for his works on South African politics and travel. He authored several books, including "The Union of South Africa," where he examined the political landscape during the formation of the South African Union. His book "A Visit to Java" is a detailed travelogue, offering insights into the culture and colonial history of Java. Worsfold's writings contributed to the understanding of British colonialism and its impact on regions like South Africa and Southeast Asia.

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CHAPTER I. Hindus—​Mohammedans—​Portuguese—​English—​Dutch—​ Legal basis of Dutch possession—​British occupation—​ Return of Dutch—​Culture system—​Eruption of Mount Krakatoa. In the centre of that region of countless islands termed not inaptly the... more...

CHAPTER I DOWNING STREET AND THE MAN ON THE SPOT The failure of British administration in South Africa during the nineteenth century forms a blemish upon the record of the Victorian era that is at first sight difficult to understand. If success could be won in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, in India and in Egypt, why failure in South Africa? For failure it was. A century of wars, missionary effort,... more...