The Anatomy of the Zulu Army by Knight, Ian
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- See description
- ISBN 10
- 1848329105
- ISBN 13
- 9781848329102
- Seller
-
Johannesburg, South Africa
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
ISBN: 9781848329102
Frontline Books, 01 January 2016
Paperback, 282 pages
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 analyzes the Zulu's fighting methods, weapons and philosophy, all of which led to the disciplined force that faced the British army in 1879.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Pentz Booksellers (ZA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 9781848329102
- Title
- The Anatomy of the Zulu Army by Knight, Ian
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 1848329105
- ISBN 13
- 9781848329102
- Publisher
- Frontline Books
- This edition first published
- 2016-03
Terms of Sale
Pentz Booksellers
If there are titles not listed, please feel free to contact us for requests as we do offer special orders.