The Zulu Kings and Their Armies.

(Barnsley): Pen & Sword, (2004),

First Edition. octavo, maroon boards in pictorial dust jacket. x, 198pp. Pen & Sword, Item #19754

Covering nearly one hundred years of Zulu military history, this book focuses on the creation, maintenance, development, tactics and ultimate destruction of the Zulu army. It studies the armies, weapons and tactics under the rule of the five Zulu kings from Shaka to Dinizulu. The rule of each of the five kings is examined in terms of their relationships with the army and how they raised regiments to expand their influence in the region. All the major battles and campaigns are discussed with reference to the development of the weapons and tactics of the army. Illustrated with photographs. Jacket not price clipped. New.

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