The Zulu War: A Pictorial History
By Michael Barthrop
Published By Blandford Press
Year Published 1991
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
This book depicts the scenes and protagonists of the Zulu War exactly as they appeared to those who took part a 100 years ago. The author, a distinguished military historian and former regular Army Officer in an exhaustive study of the Zulu War, has researched over 150 photographs and contemporary illustrations from museums and private collections, both in Britain and South Africa, many have never been published before. These are complemented by a text which explains the background and causes of the war, the opposing forces and plans, and the course of the campaign, from its disastrous beginning until the final overthrow of the most feared tribe in Africa.
Notes - slight fold on back cover.
By Michael Barthrop
Published By Blandford Press
Year Published 1991
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
This book depicts the scenes and protagonists of the Zulu War exactly as they appeared to those who took part a 100 years ago. The author, a distinguished military historian and former regular Army Officer in an exhaustive study of the Zulu War, has researched over 150 photographs and contemporary illustrations from museums and private collections, both in Britain and South Africa, many have never been published before. These are complemented by a text which explains the background and causes of the war, the opposing forces and plans, and the course of the campaign, from its disastrous beginning until the final overthrow of the most feared tribe in Africa.
Notes - slight fold on back cover.
By Michael Barthrop
Published By Blandford Press
Year Published 1991
Book Format - Soft cover
Summary
This book depicts the scenes and protagonists of the Zulu War exactly as they appeared to those who took part a 100 years ago. The author, a distinguished military historian and former regular Army Officer in an exhaustive study of the Zulu War, has researched over 150 photographs and contemporary illustrations from museums and private collections, both in Britain and South Africa, many have never been published before. These are complemented by a text which explains the background and causes of the war, the opposing forces and plans, and the course of the campaign, from its disastrous beginning until the final overthrow of the most feared tribe in Africa.
Notes - slight fold on back cover.
