The Anatomy of the Zulu Army: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879 - Brossura

Knight, Ian

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ISBN 10: 1848329105 ISBN 13: 9781848329102

Casa editrice: Frontline Books, 2016

Riassunto

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 British counterpart, but was the mobilized manpower of the Zulu state. Ian Knight details how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture. The Zulu army had its roots in the early groups of young men who took part in combats between tribes, but such warfare was limited to disputes over cattle ownership, grazing rights, or avenging insults. In the early nineteenth century the Zulu nation began a period of rapid expansion, and King Shaka began to reform his forces into regular military units. Ian Knight charts the development and training of the men that formed the impi which later operated so successfully under King Cetshwayo. He analysis the Zulu's fighting methods, weapons and philosophy, all of which led to the disciplined force that faced the British army in 1879.

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L'autore:

Ian Knight is one of the foremost experts in Zulu military history and the British campaigns of the nineteenth century. His other books include Brave Men's Blood, Nothing Remains but to Fight, The Anatomy of the Zulu Army and Go To Your God Life A Soldier.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Frontline Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1848329105
• ISBN 13: 9781848329102
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 284