The Rise & Fall of the Zulu Nation

by John Laband

Book Overview

One of the great untold stories of pre-colonial Africa at last receives a chronicle worthy of its significance. Revisit exotic Zululand, once the most powerful black state in Africa. It experienced... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1854094211
• ISBN13: 9781854094216
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Arms & Armour Press
• Length: 517 Pages
• Weight: 1.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Accurate; written in a brilliant and entertaining style.

There can be no doubt that, of all the books written on Zulu history, this is the kingpin of them all. It is doubtful that any author will exceed the work done here by Laband. The book is painstakingly written, with an incredible eye for detail, and it remains at all times entertaining and absorbing. There are also shortcomings, although these cannot be construed as downfalls. The most striking is that while Professor Laband is the ultimate expert on the reign of Dingane and beyond, he does not dedicate nearly as much attention to the early years of the Zulu kingdom, particularly from 1787 to 1828. This is regrettable, but understandable considering that there is so much that remains unknown and mired in mythology with respect to Shaka's era. Lastly, Laband's attention to detail, particularly noticeable in the Notes section and in the index, makes this a book no self-respecting Zulu scholar can be without.