History of the Zulu War by Alexander Wilmot
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"History of the Zulu War" by Alexander Wilmot is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides an overview of the significant events leading up to and during the Zulu War, focusing on the interactions between the Zulu nation and British colonial forces. It aims to give readers a better understanding of the causes, actions, and implications of this conflict. At the start of the work, the author
explores the early history of the Zulu nation and its environment in Natal, detailing the migrations of different races to Southern Africa. The narrative highlights the rise of King Chaka and the militarization of the Zulu people, illustrating the transformation from a small tribe into a formidable military power. This opening sets the stage for an analysis of the political and social dynamics that culminated in the war, hinting at the catastrophic events that will follow as the British attempt to assert their control over the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilmot, Alexander, 1836-1924 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 2002403134 |
| Title | History of the Zulu War |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovani Fini, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Zulu War, 1879 |
| Subject | Zululand (South Africa) -- History -- To 1879 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46166 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 521 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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