On the spot reportage of catastrophe and victory in Victorian
Africa
This book has much in common with D. C. F. Moodie's work on the
subject published by Leonaur under the title 'Zulu:1879.' Wilmot
was also present in South Africa at the time the events were
unfolding and his book was completed there before the year was
over. Wilmot also seems to have had access to those who experienced
at first hand the war's low and high points and he was also made
reference to Blue Books and the work, reports and letters of
correspondents of all kinds. Whilst this manner of reportage lacks
the evaluation of time considered analysis, it nevertheless
provides an immediacy that no true history book can possibly match.
Wilmot's perspective of the Zulu War gives the reader a predictably
colonial view of the causes of the conflict as well as an outline
of its principal events. Much valuable information is found in his
accounts of Isandhlwana, Ekowe, Ulundi and the hunt and capture of
Cetywayo. Available in soft cover and hard cover with dust jacket
for collectors and an essential addition to any library of the Zulu
War.
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