부산대학교 도서관

Historians of the Eastern Cape of South Africa tend to focus on the history of seemingly endless wars between colonisers and Africans. This overshadows a brief interlude when humanitarian policies were not only preached but also practised in the early and mid-1820's. During this period, trade fairs served as an alternative to hostilities and offered a way of adjusting to the presence of the 1820 settlers. The largest and best known fair was at Fort Willshire, but other, smaller ones also played an important role in defining policies. Two key participants in the humanitarian experience are highlighted here: Chief Nqeno of the amaMbalu and Thomas Philipps, an 1820 settler. Their thinking and actions expose a seldom-appreciated alternative to military action. Although their principles did not prevail in the long run, the achievements of this era contributed to the shape of the future shared society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]