Knight, Ian

Zulu Rising: The Epic Story of iSandlwana and Rorke's Drift

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ISBN 13:: 9780330445931
author:: Knight, Ian
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Pan
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 720
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 13 x 5.2 cm
Genre:: African history
Condition:: New
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The Battle of iSandlwana: A Clash of Warrior Traditions The single most destructive incident in the 150-year history of British colonisation in South Africa was the battle of iSandlwana, in which over 800 British troops, 500 of their allies, and at least 2000 Zulus were killed. This devastating defeat had far-reaching consequences, shaping the political fortunes of the Zulu people for decades to come. Ian Knight's account of the battle is based on new research, including previously unpublished material, Zulu oral history, and archaeological evidence from the battlefield. By exploring the human side of this conflict, Knight sheds new light on the brutal clash between two aggressive warrior traditions. This is a gripping and vivid account of a pivotal moment in South African history.

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