Isbn: 9780282787646 - natal: its early history, rise, progress and future prospects, as a field for emigration (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the history of Natal, from its origins as a land inhabited by the aboriginal tribes to its establishment as a British colony in 1843. The author chronicles the arrival of European explorers and settlers, the interactions between the various ethnic groups, and the political and economic developments that shaped the region. The book offers a detailed account of the Zulu kingdom under the reign of Shaka, highlighting his military conquests and their impact on the surrounding areas. Furthermore, it explores the establishment of the Boer settlement at Natal and the subsequent conflict with the Zulu king Dingaan, leading to the massacre of the Boers in 1838. The book concludes with a discussion of the role played by Sir Bartle Frere in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, analyzing the causes and consequences of the conflict. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Natal, offering insights into the complex dynamics between the indigenous populations, European settlers, and the British colonial power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…