'Saul David's brilliant and magisterial account must now be regarded as the definitive history of the Zulu War. In scholarship, professionalism and insight it towers above Morris.' Frank McLynn, Literary Review
The Anglo-Zulu war was one of deception, dishonour, incompetence and dereliction of duty by Lord Chelmsford who invaded Zululand without the knowledge of the British Government. This title looks at the most controversial and brutal British imperial conflict of the nineteenth century.
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'Saul David's brilliant and magisterial account must now be regarded as the definitive history of the Zulu War. In scholarship, professionalism and insight it towers above Morris.' Frank McLynn, Literary Review
The Anglo-Zulu war was one of deception, dishonour, incompetence and dereliction of duty by Lord Chelmsford who invaded Zululand without the knowledge of the British Government. This title looks at the most controversial and brutal British imperial conflict of the nineteenth century.
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One of the most compelling and controversial episodes of British colonial warfare.The Zulu War of 1879 was the most brutal and controversial British imperial conflict of the 19th century. Saul David is presenting a programme on the subject which will be aired in October 2003. He is using research from that to compile this book. The programme will hopefully raise awareness of this young historian's name and of the subject matter.
About the Author
Saul David is Professor of War Studies at the University of Buckingham and the author of several critically acclaimed books, including The Indian Mutiny- 1857, Zulu and, most recently, Victoria's Wars- The Rise of Empire. He recently presented 'Bullets, Boots and Bandages' for BBC 4 and is a regular contributor to Radio 4.
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