Автор: Castle, Ian Название: British Infantryman in South Africa 1877–81 ISBN: 1841765554 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781841765556 Издательство: Osprey Рейтинг: Цена: 14840.00 T Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ. Описание: This work covers the key period of the wars against the Zulu and Boers - the dramatic battles of Rorke`s Drift, Isandlwana, Ulundi, Laing`s Nek and Majuba are some of the most famous engagements in the history of the British Army.
Автор: Wilkinson Annie Название: A Lady`s Life in Zululand and the Transvaal During Cetewayo`s Reign: The Experiences of a Missionary in 19th Century South Africa ISBN: 0857068393 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780857068392 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 20710.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: A missionary in South Africa in time of war Those who know anything of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 are aware that the king of that martial nation was Cetywayo. The Zulu people had been crafted into a formidable military society by Shaka Zulu where all were ordered into regiments. It was trained efficiently and practiced war with ruthless efficiency against both other southern African tribes and European settlers alike. By the time of the conflict which would bring the Zulus to ruin, Cetewayo was but the latest in a line of its warrior kings. The author of this book-which is principally comprised of letters published after her death-lived and worked in Zululand as a missionary during this dramatic period in its history. Annie Wilkinson's letters graphically illustrate the hardships of life on the South African veldt as it was experienced by Europeans during the 19th century and give a different perspective on the coming of war to the border. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Автор: Tomasson W. H. Название: With the Irregulars in the Transvaal and Zululand: The Experiences of an Officer of "Baker`s Horse " in the Kaffir and Zulu Wars 1878-79 ISBN: 0857067982 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780857067982 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 18640.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: With Colonial troops in South Africa Many of the small wars of the Victorian era were fought in places where British colonists were attempting to build new lives in proximity to indigenous peoples. This led to hostilities and although regular troops were usually engaged they were often supplemented by locally raised forces. These could be native troops officered by Europeans or bodies of European 'irregular' soldiers. These forces were mixed blessings. They often included local settlers, farmers, traders or hunters who knew their enemy and his language and the terrain over which the campaign would be fought; they were usually expert marksmen and horsemen who were able to live off the country. These units also attracted soldiers of fortune and the sweepings of society who-whilst indisputably tough 'customers'-were notoriously difficult to command. The colony at the tip of southern Africa had been a place of confrontation and conflict since it was established. There had been numerous wars against the so called Kaffir tribes and in 1879 the British Empire determined to neutralise the most significant martial tribe of the region-the Zulus. All those interested in the period are aware of the consequences of that decision. The author of this book has left us a vital account of his time fighting in South Africa with one of these colourful colonial units and his book is, of course, absolutely essential. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
Автор: Creswicke Louis Название: South Africa and the Transvaal war (Volume VIII) South Africa and Its Future ISBN: 9353807743 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789353807740 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 24540.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
