Zulu 18161906 by Ian Knight

Zulu 18161906 by Ian Knight

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A detailed investigation of Zulu weaponry, society, beliefs and rituals, particularly with regard to ceremonies conducted before and after battles.

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Zulu 18161906 by Ian Knight

Zulu military organisation was extremely sophisticated. Warriors were organised into regiments with some form of basic uniform and shields were state-manufactured and owned. Yet, in spite of this sophistication, firearms were ill understood, and between 1816 and 1906 the Zulus maintained their primary reliance on hand-to-hand fighting. In this book Ian Knight investigates Zulu weaponry in detail, and also their society, beliefs and rituals, particularly with regard to ceremonies conducted before and after battles. Tactics, dress and customs are also carefully examined, making this a thorough account of the Zulu warrior.

Ian Knight is widely acknowledged as a leading authority on the colonial campaigns of the Victorian Empire. He has written extensively on the subject, including several Men-at-Arms, Campaign, Essential Histories, Elite and Fortress titles for Osprey, and has received awards for his work on campaigns in southern Africa during the 19th century, notably the Anglo-Zulu War. He lives in West Sussex, UK.

Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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ISBN 13 9781855324749
ISBN 10 1855324741
Title Zulu 18161906
Author Ian Knight
Series Warrior
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1995-11-09
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.