<p>In "The Transvaal from Within: A Private Record of Public Affairs," Percy Fitzpatrick offers an incisive and personal account of the political and social landscape of the Transvaal Republic during the tumultuous period leading up to the Second Boer War. Written in a compelling narrative style, Fitzpatrick combines vivid descriptions with astute observations, painting a nuanced portrait of a society marked by conflict, ambition, and resilience....