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The Anatomy of the Zulu Army
Ian Knight
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Description for The Anatomy of the Zulu Army
Paperback. Explanations of Zulu tactics, weapons, and fighting methods. Num Pages: 282 pages, Illustrated; 65 illustrations, 4 maps. BIC Classification: 1HFMS; 3JH; HBJH; HBLL; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Forces of the independent Zulu kingdom inflicted a crushing defeat on British imperial forces at Isandlwana in January 1879. The Zulu Army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilized manpower of the Zulu state. Ian Knight details how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture. The Zulu army had its roots in the early groups of young men who took part in combats between tribes, but such warfare was limited to disputes over cattle ownership, grazing rights, or avenging insults. In the ... Read more
Forces of the independent Zulu kingdom inflicted a crushing defeat on British imperial forces at Isandlwana in January 1879. The Zulu Army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilized manpower of the Zulu state. Ian Knight details how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture. The Zulu army had its roots in the early groups of young men who took part in combats between tribes, but such warfare was limited to disputes over cattle ownership, grazing rights, or avenging insults. In the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
282
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
282
Place of Publication
Barnsley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848329102
SKU
V9781848329102
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About Ian Knight
Ian Knight is one of the foremost experts in Zulu military history and the British campaigns of the nineteenth century. His other books include Brave Men's Blood, Nothing Remains but to Fight, The Anatomy of the Zulu Army and Go To Your God Life A Soldier.
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