By the Orders of the Great White Queen: An Anthology of Campaigning in Zululand, 1879

by Ian Knight

Book Overview

The 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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1853671223
• ISBN13: 9781853671227
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Greenhill Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.7" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

The best work ever on the Zulu Wars.

This is by far one of the best, if not the best, work that I have ever read on the subject of the Zulu War. This book gives you a true insiders view to this terrible and costly war. You can feel the pain of the hot sun at Rourke's Drift, and almost hear the chant of the fierce and proud Zulu warriors at Isandlwana. There are period pictures and historical battle facts that add to the enjoyment. A great book. A must read for the serious British Military researcher