Zulu: The Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879

by Saul David

Book Overview

Saul David's Zulu: The Heroism and Tragedy of the Zulu War of 1879 is a fascinating look at the most controversial and brutal British imperial conflict of the nineteenth century.

The real story of 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. But it did not go to plan and there were many political repercussions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141015691
• ISBN13: 9780141015699
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.2" x 7.8"