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"Zulu Rising: The Epic Story of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift" by Ian Knight is a paperback book published in 2011 that offers a comprehensive account of the historical events surrounding the infamous battles of Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift. With detailed insights and illuminating storytelling, this book brings to life the epic story of the Zulu people and their struggles against the British army in 19th century South Africa. The author's expertise in the subject matter and his ability to engage readers make this book a valuable addition to any history enthusiast's collection.

The definitive account of the epic clash between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom, based on groundbreaking research and previously unpublished material.

In Zulu Rising, Ian Knight delivers a comprehensive and balanced exploration of the battle of iSandlwana, the single most destructive incident in the 150-year history of British colonisation in South Africa. On one bloody day, over 800 British troops, 500 of their allies, and at least 2,000 Zulus were killed in a staggering defeat for the British Empire that echoed brutally across the following decades.

Drawing on new research, including previously unpublished material, Zulu oral history, and fresh archaeological evidence from the battlefield, Knight shows that the battle's brutality resulted from an inevitable clash between two aggressive warrior traditions. He gives full weight to the Zulu experience and examines the reality of the fighting through the eyes of men on both sides, delving into the human heart of this savage conflict.

Thorough and definitive, Zulu Rising uses first-hand sources, both Zulu and British, with admirable even-handedness to illuminate a battle that has shaped the political fortunes of the Zulu people to this day.

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