02344cam a22003253u 4500 42956 UtSlPG 20260610134001.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d sd19000033 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Ashe, Waller, 1840-1893 The Story of the Zulu Campaign Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-06-15 Produced by Steven Gibbs, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Story of the Zulu Campaign" by Waller Ashe and Edmund Verney Wyatt Edgell is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the events and military strategies surrounding the Zulu War in South Africa, focusing particularly on the interactions between the British forces and the Zulu kingdom under King Cetywayo. The authors, both experienced military personnel, aim to provide a detailed narrative of the campaign, highlighting key battles, leaders, and the socio-political context of the conflict. The opening of the narrative establishes a foundation for understanding the complex history of the Zulu people and their kings, particularly focusing on figures like Chaka and Cetywayo. It outlines the socio-political landscape leading up to the Zulu War, detailing the various tribes, militaristic innovations, and the initial diplomatic engagements with the British. The authors emphasize the nuances of cultural interactions and misunderstandings between the Zulus and Europeans, setting the stage for the mounting tensions that would eventually lead to war. This introduction promises an exploration of not only military history but also the human elements that influenced this critical period in South Africa's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Zululand (South Africa) -- History Wyatt-Edgell, Edmund Verney, 1845-1879 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42956 83795 83795