The Who's Who in the Anglo-zulu War: Colonials and Zulus - Couverture rigide

Greaves, Adrian; Knight, Ian

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1844155269 ISBN 13 : 9781844155262

Editeur : Pen & Sword Military, 2007

Synopsis

No one with an interest in this conflict will want their library to be without copies of these highly collectable publications. The story of the war is told through the biographical entries of all the major and many lesser known but exciting figures involved in the drama. Volume One deals with the commanders and other participants on the British side, whether distinguished or incompetent, heroes and villains. Volume Two covers the significant number of Colonials, be they Afrikaners or other nationalities, and the Zulus who proved such courageous, proud and formidable enemies. A highly collectable pair of freshly researched histories giving full details of key individuals from both side of this highly popular conflict written by the leading experts, including the founder of the Anglo-Zulu War Historical Society.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 has a character that inspires and fascinates readers and increasing numbers of visitors to South Africa. The two volume biographical dictionary of the participants is a unique venture and this second volume reveals much about the formidable Zulu nation which so nearly humbled the mighty British Empire which had provoked the conflict. Thanks to the deep knowledge and research abilities of the two authors this fascinating book provides detail on both the leaders of the Zulu armies, which totalled some 40,000 warriors. We learn of the terrible price paid by this proud nation not just from the defeat by the British but in the civil war of 1883 brought about as a result of the internal tensions unleashed by the Zulu War. The role of the Colonials, be they British settlers, Boer or non-Zulu Africans is also examined through highly informative entries on the main personalities.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pen & Sword Military
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844155269
• ISBN 13: 9781844155262
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible