Queen Victoria's Enemies (1)
When Queen Victoria acceded to the British throne in 1837, British troops had recently concluded a war in southern Africa against the Xhosa people, and the seeds were already sown for a clash with the Boers.
When she died in January 1901 Britain was fighting the Boers in one of the longest and costliest of the imperial colonial wars. This book details the history of Britain's numerous conflicts with the people of southern Africa, namely the Xhosa, Basotho, Tswana and Boers.
Numerous illustrations, including rare photographs and colour plates, detail the dress, weaponry and organization of Victoria's enemies in the late 19th century.
Ian Knight is widely regarded as a leading international expert on the colonial campaigns of the Victorian British Empire. He has written extensively on the subject, including several Men-at-Arms, Campaign, Essential Histories, Elite and Fortress titles for Osprey Publishing, and has received awards for his work on campaigns in southern Africa during the 19th century. He lives in West Sussex, UK.
Rick Scollins pursued a career as an artist after four years at art college and a postgraduate teaching course at Cardiff. Rick quickly developed a distinct style and, despite being a pacifist, gained a feel for military subjects. His artwork was always realistic and is highly sought after by collectors. Rick died in 1992.