Kingdom in Crisis: The Zulu Response to the British Invasion of 1879

by John Laband

Book Overview

John Laband's classic work is the first history of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 to examine in full the complexities of the Zulu response to the British invasion of their kingdom. He does more than substitute a Zulu perspective of the campaign for the British one. He gives a fascinating insight into the social, political and military traditions of the Zulus which made it so difficult for them to withstand the invaders.

His compelling account is...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844155846
• ISBN13: 9781844155842
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"