The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 : the right hand column, with particular reference to the Zulu people defending themselves against the British invasion
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2002
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I have long since been interested in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. I have come to realise
that the many British versions need to be balanced by a more Zulu oriented approach.
Therefore the purpose of this thesis is to attempt to present a Zulu perspective which I
hope will encourage a popular Zulu involvement both in research and tourism. What is
prominent in my thinking is bringing to the foreground the lesser known, but
nevertheless, significant, coastal campaign of the Zulu War of 1879. As the campaign
unfolds I will attempt to see the developments from the Zulu position as they defended
their homeland from British aggfe3sion. They, especially the younger warriors, were
prepared to die for their King and traditional way of life. They had a proud military
tradition and were intent on victory once war broke out on 11th January.
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SUBMITTED IN FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, UNIVERSITY OF ZULULAND, 2002
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Zulu War, 1879., South Africa--History--19th century.