Zulu [Hardcover]

Saul David (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2004

This was the most controversial and brutal British imperial conflict of the nineteenth century. The real story of the Anglo-Zulu war was one of deception, dishonour, incompetence and dereliction of duty by Lord Chelmsford who invaded Zululand without the knowledge of the British Government. But it did not go to plan and there were many political repercussions. Using new material from archives in Britain and South Africa, Saul David blows the lid on this most sordid of imperial wars and comes to a number of startling new conclusions.

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About the Author

Saul David is an author and broadcaster. He was born in 1966 and educated at Edinburgh and Glasgow Universities, receiving his history doctorate in 2001. He is the author of six previous books including Mutiny at Salerno: An Injustice Exposed (made into a BBC Timewatch documentary), and The Indian Mutiny (Viking 2002). He is now presenting 'Great Escapes' series to be screened on Channel Five, appeared as an 'expert' on the BBC2 virtual battle series Time Commanders and was consultant for the BBC's 'Zulu: The True Story' (2003).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 496 pages
• Publisher: Viking Adult (September 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0670914746
• ISBN-13: 978-0670914746
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,395,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Unnecessary and Brutal Conflict, September 6, 2006

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J. Chippindale (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zulu (Paperback)

This is a meticulously detailed history book that reads like a novel. If only all history books were as enjoyable as this, their popularity would increase beyond recognition. The author has gone out of his way to give a rounded and unbiased view of the Zulu War. I found the book an interesting and exciting read.

This was one of the most controversial and brutal conflict of the nineteenth century. The real story of the Anglo-Zulu war was one of deception, dishonour, incompetence and dereliction of duty by Lord Chelmsford who invaded Zulu land without the knowledge of the British Government. But it did not go to plan and there were many political repercussions.

The author Saul David is an author and broadcaster. He has written several books prior to this one and been involved in several documentary programmes.