
audiobook
by James Stuart
A HISTORY OF THE ZULU REBELLION, 1906
PREFACE.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
ABBREVIATIONS.
GLOSSARY.
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An engaging account of the 1906 Zulu uprising unfolds through the eyes of a former intelligence officer who witnessed the conflict firsthand. Drawing on official reports, detailed maps, and rare photographs, the narrative balances vivid battlefield descriptions with insightful commentary on Zulu society and customs. Readers hear the tension of a colonial government confronting a determined resistance, while also gaining a broader sense of the political landscape of early‑20th‑century South Africa.
Beyond the fighting, the work follows the immediate fallout: the capture of the Zulu leader, his subsequent trial, and the debate surrounding his exile. The author weaves these events into a larger story of governance, military strategy, and cultural misunderstanding, all presented with the clarity of someone who served both on the front lines and in civil administration. Listeners will appreciate the blend of rigorous research and personal observation that brings this pivotal moment in African history to life.
Language
en
Duration
~19 hours (1126K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: MacMillan and Co., Limited,1913.
Credits
Charlene Taylor, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2022-06-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1868–1942
A colonial civil servant who became one of the most important early recorders of Zulu language and oral tradition, he left behind notes that still shape how historians study the region. His work sits at the meeting point of language, memory, and South Africa’s contested past.
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