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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.
Fully illustrated throughout with contemporary engravings and
photographs, this highly readable account of the Zulu War of 1879
was written by Alexander Wilmot, a British historian living in
South Africa at the time of the conflict. Wilmot traces the origins
of the Zulus and the inevitable journey to war with the white
settlers of the South African colonies. From the notorious disaster
at Isandlwana to victory at Rorke's Drift, and the less well-known
battles of Kambula and Ulundi, to the final capture of Cetywayo,
this comprehensive book includes many exciting eye-witness accounts
from soldiers and settlers, covering the entire campaign.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
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