Zulus
'A very remarkable people, the Zulu', the British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, said on hearing of a fresh disaster in the war of 1879, 'They defeat our generals; they convert our bishops; they have settled the fate of a great European dynasty'.
Remarkable indeed, to have taken on the full might of the British Empire at its height, and won, if not the war, at least some of the battles. This book explains who the Zulus were, and how they achieved the fame as warriors which they enjoy to this day.
Ian Knight is widely acknowledged as a leading authority on the colonial campaigns of the Victorian Empire. He has written widely on Zulu history, travelled extensively in Zululand, and has received awards for his work on campaigns in southern Africa during the 19th century, notably the Anglo-Zulu War. Ian was the editor of the Victorian Military Society journal for many years, and has written several books for Osprey.
Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.