The Zulu War (Men at Arms Series, 57) [Paperback]

Angus McBride (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1976 | Series: Men-at-Arms (Book 57)

By the end of the nineteenth century the fame of the Zulu was world-wide, and their army was one of the few non-European military organizations to have become the subject of serious historical study. Their very name is still synonymous with bravery, discipline and military skill. This excellent addition to Osprey's Men-at-Arms series tells the story of the Zulus at war, from their rise to unrivalled power under the fearsome Shaka to the final devastating defeat against the British at Ulundi, detailing Zulu weapons and tactics, and the famous battles in which they fought.

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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author

Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles in the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works in Cape Town.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing; 1St Edition edition (January 1, 1976)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0850452562
• ISBN-13: 978-0850452563
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 0.1 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,978 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Magic of McBride, December 18, 2003

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D. D Lawson (Pasadena, Calif. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Zulu War (Men at Arms Series, 57) (Paperback)

Angus McBride is one of the best Military Illustrators on the scene. His work is always interesting , realistic , convincing & coupled with a very sly sense of humor. If your forte is Military History and want an idea of what a warrior looks like from the past. You could do a whole lot worse than this series. (I myself own over 300 of them and use them a lot in my classroom) The only down side of this series is that the written part is usally not up to the caliber of the illustrations.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Zulu War, February 15, 2008

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K. Murphy "Fortune favors the Bold" (The thriving metropolis of Masury, OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Zulu War (Men at Arms Series, 57) (Paperback)

This early men-at-arms title is an excellent source on the fighting men of the Zulu Wars, focusing equally on the Zulu themselves and the British and their African allies. The color plates are amongst Angus McBride's earliest, and the book itself is also expertly written by the famous illustrator. Overall, like all men-at-arms titles it is an unrivalled source on the organization, clothing, and weaponry of its subject.