History of the Zulu War and Its Origin (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Frances Edward Colenso

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330884116 ISBN 13 : 9781330884119

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, factual study of how a colonial crisis led to war. It untangles political pressures, military plans, and the march toward Ulundi to shed light on a pivotal moment in African history.

This nonfiction work examines the origins of the Zulu War and the decisions that drew Natal and Britain toward conflict. It situates key communications among colonial leaders and government officials, and it outlines the military preparations, including the formation of multiple columns and the transport constraints that shaped strategy.

The text draws on primary sources and dated dispatches to map the sequence from political demands to declaration of war, detailing the troop distributions, expedition bases, and the logistical challenges of crossing the Tugela and moving into Zululand. It weighs the timing of operations and the advice given by senior figures, offering a critical look at how strategic choices influenced the course of the war.

• A concise timeline of events from the lead-up to the war to its declaration.
• Detailed descriptions of column organization, transport, and frontier defense.
• Insight into government communications and the perspectives of key decision-makers.
• Evaluation of military strategy, logistics, and the risks of invading during adverse conditions.

Ideal for readers of military and imperial history who want a grounded, evidence-based view of this colonial conflict.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from History of the Zulu War and Its Origin

The general plan of my history was laid out, and the first few chapters were written, during the voyage from Natal, and upon reaching England I obtained the assistance of my friend Lieut.-Colonel Edward Durnford in that portion of the work which deals with the military conduct of the war. While it was desirable that a record of military events should be made by one whose professional knowledge qualified him for the duty, there was an additional reason which made his help appropriate. It may easily be understood from his name that the interest taken by him in his task would be of no ordinary kind. Colonel Durnford has written the military portions of the book, but is not responsible for any expressions of opinion upon matters strictly political.

I am far from feeling that I am the best person to undertake such a work as this, which my father himself would look upon as a serious one, and which he, or even my sister, who has worked with him throughout, would do so much better than I; but they were not at hand, and I have thought it my duty to do what I could, while I could have had no better aid than that given me by Colonel Durnford.

However insufficient the result may prove, we shall at least hope that our work may give some slight assistance to that cause of justice, truth, and mercy, the maintenance of which alone can ensure the true honour of the British name.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

First published in 1880, just a year after the titular conflict took place, this account by Frances Colenso (1849–87) of the 1879 war between British settlers and the Zulu population in South Africa is remarkable in its defence of the Zulu people, a very unusual view for a British writer at this time. Colenso was the daughter of controversial bible scholar John William Colenso, the first Anglican bishop of Natal. This book was intended to support her father's criticism of British policy, but while she credits her father's influence and opinions in shaping her book, Colenso is careful to state that the work is her own. Beginning with the causes of the conflict, which she identifies as an unjust and barbaric British invasion, Colenso describes the Zulu war chronologically to its conclusion. The military details of the war were provided by Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Durnford, a close friend of Colenso's.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330884116
• ISBN 13: 9781330884119
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 530
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