Warrior Peoples of East Africa 1840-1900

by Chris (C.J.) Peers and Chris Peers

Less well known than the Zulu of South Africa, the warriors of East Africa had just as fearsome a reputation. This fascinating study, illustrated with rare early drawings and meticulous colour plates, covers six of most prominent tribes. The prowess of the lion-hunting Masai deterred all foreign penetration for most of the 19th century; the Ngoni, driven north by the Zulu, revolutionized warfare in the region; the HeHe put up fierce resistance to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841767786
• ISBN13: 9781841767789
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.4"