We took a holiday hiatus but we're back with the first in a 3-part series on the most dominant tribal nation in 18th-century South Africa: The Zulus. In this episode, we range from their Bantu origins to the emergence of Shaka and his military innovations. We will briefly meet The Boers as they race across the frontier from Cape Town on a collision course with the Zulus, then settle down to a tour of Zulu war rituals and tactics.
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If you're interested in further reading on the topic, here are some great suggestions. It is far from an exhaustive list but we think any of them are a good place to start.
The Washing of the Spears by Donald Morris
Anatomy of the Zulu Army by Ian Knight
The Zulus at War by Adrian Greaves & Xolani Mkhize
Brave Men's Blood by Ian Knight
In the Shadow of Isandlwana by John Laband
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