Author : Michael Barthorp
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Zulu War, 1879
ISBN : OCLC:551966122
The Zulu War
Michael Barthorp
The Zulu War
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Crossing the Buffalo
Adrian Greaves
Author : Adrian Greaves
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781409125723
Crossing the Buffalo by Adrian Greaves Pdf
A new and complete history of Zululand, and its destruction at the hands of the British in 1879. This book is not only a complete history of the Zulus but also an account of the way the British won absolute rule in South Africa. In the early decades of the nineteenth century, Shaka Zulu established a nation in south-east Africa which was to become the most politically sophisticated and militarily powerful black nation in the entire area. Although the Zulus never had any quarrel with their British neighbours, the rulers of the Cape Colony could not conceive of them as anything but a threat. In 1879, under dubious pretences, the British finally crossed the Buffalo River, and embarked on a bloody war that was to rock the very foundations of the British Empire. The story is studded with tales of incredible heroism, drama and atrocity on both sides: the Battle of Isandlwana, where the Zulus inflicted on the British the worst defeat a modern army has ever suffered at the hands of men without guns; Rorke's Drift, where a handful of British troops beat off thousands of Zulu warriors and won a record 11 VCs; and Ulundi, where the Zulus were finally crushed in a battle that was to herald some of the most shameful episodes in British Colonial history. Comprehensive, vast in scope, and filled with original and up-to-date research, this is a book that is set to replace all standard works on the subject.
History of the Zulu War and Its Origin
Frances Ellen Colenso
Author : Frances Ellen Colenso
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Zulu War, 1879
ISBN : OXFORD:N10573000
History of the Zulu War and Its Origin by Frances Ellen Colenso Pdf
Historical Dictionary of the Zulu Wars
John Laband
Author : John Laband
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810863002
Historical Dictionary of the Zulu Wars by John Laband Pdf
Between 1838 and 1888 the recently formed Zulu kingdom in southeastern Africa was directly challenged by the incursion of Boer pioneers aggressively seeking new lands on which to set up their independent republics, by English-speaking traders and hunters establishing their neighboring colony, and by imperial Britain intervening in Zulu affairs to safeguard Britain's position as the paramount power in southern Africa. As a result, the Zulu fought to resist Boer invasion in 1838 and British invasion in 1879. The internal strains these wars caused to the fabric of Zulu society resulted in civil wars in 1840, 1856, and 1882-1884, and Zululand itself was repeatedly partitioned between the Boers and British. In 1888, the old order in Zululand attempted a final, unsuccessful uprising against recently imposed British rule. This tangled web of invasions, civil wars, and rebellion is complex. The Historical Dictionary of the Zulu Wars unravels and elucidates Zulu history during the 50 years between the initial settler threat to the kingdom and its final dismemberment and absorption into the colonial order. A chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, maps, photos, and over 900 cross-referenced dictionary entries that cover the military, politics, society, economics, culture, and key players during the Zulu Wars make this an important reference for everyone from high school students to academics.
History of the Zulu War
Alexander Wilmot
Author : Alexander Wilmot
Publisher : London : Richardson and Best, and A. White ; Cape of Good Hope
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1880
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : BSB:BSB11612327
History of the Zulu War by Alexander Wilmot Pdf
The salient features and the principal events of the Zulu war are referred to in this volume. Long and uninteresting details respecting minor operations are omitted, and an attempt is made to furnish a readable book, which gives a fair view of the causes, origin, and progress of the war. It must be borne in mind that South African Kafir wars constitute one tragedy in various acts. The Zulu campaigns are merely last links of a chain. The war with Cetywayo is identical in principle with those waged with Gaika, T'Slambie, Dingaan, Kreli, and Sandilli. The tide of savagery has been periodically rolled back, and it was either necessary that this should be done, or that white men should abandon Southern Africa. The fatuous policy of Lord Glenelg caused the wars of 1846 and 1852, and there is in essence no difference between it and the policy advocated by the opponents of Sir Bartle Frere.
Kingdom in Crisis
John Laband
Author : John Laband
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Ethnology
ISBN : 0719035821
Kingdom in Crisis by John Laband Pdf
The Zulu War 1879
Ian Knight
Author : Ian Knight
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472810205
The Zulu War 1879 by Ian Knight Pdf
The Zulu War of 1879 remains one of the best known British colonial wars and included two battles whose names reverberate through history. At Isandlwana the Zulus inflicted a crushing defeat on the British; the gallant British defence at Rorke's Drift followed and re-established British prestige. Yet as this book shows, there was more to the war than this. Six months of brutal fighting followed, until the Zulu kingdom was broken up, its king imprisoned and the whole structure of the Zulu state destroyed. Years of internecine strife followed, until the British finally annexed Zululand as a colonial possession.
The Anglo-Zulu War
Andrew Duminy,Charles Ballard
Author : Andrew Duminy,Charles Ballard
Publisher : University of Kwazulu Natal Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015029183210
The Anglo-Zulu War by Andrew Duminy,Charles Ballard Pdf
In 1879 news of the Zulu victory at Isandlwana reverberated around the world. A century later, modern scholars are still reassessing the causes of the Anglo-Zulu War and its impact upon Zulu society, southern Africa and the British Empire. The new perspectives collected in this book represent a variety of historical interpretations. They will be welcomed by all who have an interest in Natal and Zulu history as well as by those who are curious about recent trends in historical debate.
The Zulu Kingdom and the Boer Invasion of 1837-1840
John Laband
Author : John Laband
Publisher : From Musket to Maxim 1815-1914
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1914059891
The Zulu Kingdom and the Boer Invasion of 1837-1840 by John Laband Pdf
After six battles, the war of 1838 between the Zulu people and the invading Boers and their Port Natal allies reached a stalemate. The Boers occupied half the Zulu kingdom and Dingane, the Zulu monarch, was discredited.
Forgotten Battles of the Zulu War
Adrian Greaves
Author : Adrian Greaves
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844689392
Forgotten Battles of the Zulu War by Adrian Greaves Pdf
Adrian Greaves uses his exceptional knowledge of the Anglo-Zulu War to look beyond the two best known battles of Isandlwana and the iconic action at Rorkes Drift to other fiercely fought battles.He covers little recorded engagements and battles such as Nyezane which was fought on the same day as the slaughter of Imperial troops at Isandlwana but has been eclipsed by it. Like the battles at Hlobane and Gingindhlovu.The death of the Prince Imperial, which caused shock waves round Europe and had huge repercussions for those involved, is examined in detail. The defeat of the Zulu Army at Ulundi was the culmination of the war and the author reveals new and shocking details about this battle.There is a hint of ominous events to come in the slaughter of Colonel Austruthers Redcoat column by Boers as they marched from Ulundi to Pretoria. This was the opening salvo of the First Boer War.This hugely informative book will fascinate fans of this period of our Imperial history.
Zulu
Saul David
Author : Saul David
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 705 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141901435
Zulu by Saul David Pdf
The Zulu War of 1879 was the most brutal and controversial British imperial conflict of the 19th century. Saul David is presenting a programme on the subject which will be aired in October 2003. He is using research from that to compile this book. The programme will hopefully raise awareness of this young historian's name and of the subject matter.
Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War
Gerald French
Author : Gerald French
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473835108
Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War by Gerald French Pdf
The Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 was perhaps subjected to much controversy as a result of the epic Zulu victory at the battle of Isandlwana. Lord Chelmsford, the General Officer commanding the invasion force during the war, sustained severe criticism from both journalists and parliament following his actions and conduct at Isandlwana. In 1939 and on the sixtieth anniversary of the battle, Major, the Hon Gerald French, wrote a controversial but riveting book titled'Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu War,' is based on defending both Lord Chelmsford's actions and reputation. The foreword to the book was written by General Sir Bindon Blood who served under Chelmsford in India and a devoted admirer.French however, had fallen into the error of selective inaccurate source material and false reports that were, at the time, specifically designed to shield Lord Chelmsford from the Isandlwana debacle and conveniently lay such blame on the shoulders of Colonel Anthony Durnford, Royal Engineers, who was present at Isandlwana. For example, in looking for such evidence, French deliberately altered a map that showed the true disposition of the imperial defence line at the battle in order for readers to reach the conclusion that the primary course of the defeat was the retreat of the Natal Native Contingent , that opened a gap in the defence , thus allowing an unopposed Zulu advance.The book is nevertheless a comprehensive and detailed coverage of the Anglo Zulu war from the initial invasion to the final battle of Ulundi some months later, and has been used extensively as bibliography by authors when addressing the subject of the Anglo-Zulu war. This book is highly recommended for those with a historical interest of the events of 1879 and the demise of the Zulu nation.
Zulu War 1879
Ian Castle,Ian Knight
Author : Ian Castle,Ian Knight
Publisher : Osprey Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1992-01-30
Category : History
ISBN : 1855321653
Zulu War 1879 by Ian Castle,Ian Knight Pdf
Osprey's Campaign title for the Zulu War (1879). In the late 1870s the British Imperial administration in the Cape colony in southern Africa began to view the Zulu kingdom as a challenge to their authority.To contain this perceived threat, they engineered a war. The early campaigns went terribly wrong, with the decisive Zulu victory at Isandlwana. Ultimately however, the British won the war. The Zulus, primarily reliant on their skill with the stabbing spear, had no real defence or retaliation against the massed firepower of professional British soldiers. Ian Castle examines the British-Zulu war and its two key battles, Isandlwana and Khambula, with excellent black and white photographs accompanying the clear and detailed text.
Companion to the Anglo-Zulu War
Ian Knight
Author : Ian Knight
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844158010
Companion to the Anglo-Zulu War by Ian Knight Pdf
The Anglo-Zulu War was a defining episode in British imperial history, and it is still a subject of intense interest. The Zulu victory at Isandlwana, the heroic British defence of Rorke's Drift and the eventual British triumph are among the most closely researched events of the colonial era. In this historical companion, Ian Knight, one of the foremost authorities on the war and the Zulu kingdom, provides an essential reference guide to a short, bloody campaign that had an enduring impact on the history of Britain and southern Africa. He gives succinct summaries of the issues, events, armies and individuals involved. His work is an invaluable resource for anyone who is interested in the history of the period, in the operations of the British army in southern Africa, and in the Zulu kingdom.
The Zulus at War
Adrian Greaves,Xolani Mkhize
Author : Adrian Greaves,Xolani Mkhize
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781510722859
The Zulus at War by Adrian Greaves,Xolani Mkhize Pdf
By tracing the long and turbulent history of the Zulus from their arrival in South Africa and the establishment of Zululand, The Zulus at War is an important and readable addition to this popular subject area. It describes the violent rise of King Shaka and his colorful successors under whose leadership the warrior nation built a fearsome fighting reputation without equal among the native tribes of South Africa. It also examines the tactics and weapons employed during the numerous intertribal battles over this period. They then became victims of their own success in that their defeat of the Boers in 1877 and 1878 in the Sekunini War prompted the well-documented British intervention. Initially the might of the British empire was humbled as never before by the shock Zulu victory at Isandlwana but the 1879 war ended with the brutal crushing of the Zulu Nation. But, as Adrian Greaves reveals, this was by no means the end of the story. The little known consequences of the division of Zululand, the Boer War, and the 1906 Zulu Rebellion are analyzed in fascinating detail. An added attraction for readers is that this long-awaited history is written not just by a leading authority but, thanks to the coauthor’s contribution, from the Zulu perspective using much completely fresh material. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
