Impact of missionary activities and the establishment of Victoria East, 1824-186
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2012-04
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University of Fort Hare
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This thesis covers a period of drastic change in that part of Xhosaland later known as Victoria East. Chapters One and Two deal with the clash between the Glasgow missionaries at Lovedale and the amaXhosa who were expected to simply discard their way of life in favour of the new dispensation. Chapter Three explains the arrival in the Eastern Cape of the amaMfengu, formerly called abaMbo, and their role in the divisive policies of the colonial government. Chapter Four recounts the brief interlude (1836-1846) during which the colonial government tried but ultimately rejected a more equitable model of cross-border relations known as the Treaty System. The final chapter deals with the introduction of direct rule over the newly created district of Victoria East, and with the policies of Henry Calderwood, its first magistrate, which were artfully constructed to perpetuate 'Divide and Rule' so as to maintain a comfortable life for the white settlers in the border area.
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Masters Dissertation
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Missionaries, Christianity and culture, Christianity and other religions
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Maxengana,N.S.Impact of missionary activities and the establishment of Victoria East, 1824-186.Alice.University of Fort Hare.