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Cetywayo and his White Neighbours

Author
H. Rider Haggard
Series
African Library
Language
English
Length
268 pages
ISBN
9781787366039
Published
6 March 2023
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Zulu Kingdom
  • colonialism
  • diplomacy
  • imperialism
  • conflict
  • resistance
  • politics
  • history
  • culture
  • tradition

Description

The book offers a detailed account of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, which was fought between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom in South Africa. Haggard, who served as a special commissioner during the conflict, provides an insider's view of the war and the key figures involved, including the Zulu King Cetshwayo and the British commanders Lord Chelmsford and Sir Garnet Wolseley. He also explores the historical and cultural context of the conflict, including the tensions between the Zulu people and their European neighbors. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of battles and skirmishes, as well as its insights into the motivations and strategies of the key players in the conflict. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa, colonialism, or military history.

Author

H. Rider Haggard (1856–1925) gave English literature its great African quest novels — stories of treasure, immortality, and the lure of the unknown that helped invent popular adventure as a global form. King Solomon's Mines turned a hunt for diamonds into a myth of courage and discovery; She made the lost city of Kôr a stage for desire, power, and the terror of living forever.