Old Master: The Life of Jan Christian Smuts

""Old Master: The Life of Jan Christian Smuts"" by Rene Kraus is a biography of the South African statesman and military leader, Jan Christian Smuts. The book explores Smuts' life and career, from his early days as a student at Cambridge University to his later years as a prominent political figure in South Africa. The author delves into Smuts' role in the Boer War, his friendship with Winston Churchill, and his leadership during World War II. Kraus also examines Smuts' political philosophy, which emphasized the importance of democracy, human rights, and international cooperation. Through interviews with Smuts' family members, friends, and colleagues, as well as extensive research into historical documents, Kraus paints a vivid portrait of this complex and influential figure in South African history. Overall, ""Old Master"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of Jan Christian Smuts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.