Books?

[Vogless]

Outstanding smile collection!

[John at Warlord Games]

You could start with "washing of the spears" for a cool overwiew to warm you up.. It is a bit dated now, but was grounbreaking in its time and did much for all of us of a certain age,.


then as the lads suggest anything by Ian Knight is pretty spot on and written with enthusiasm.

Mike Snook I think tackles things from an unusual perspective, he judges what he thinks good or bad Officers and men would do in trying circumstances if we are uncertain what really went on...I rather like this approach.It is true that it is only his opinion, but he is clear about that, and his real life military credentials are excellent.I do think that on balance a military man will help bring some clarity to a confused situation, and my personal view is that Mr Snook's views are well worth a look, and he writes in an entertaining style that appeals to me anyway!


There are so many books, have fun....


john stallard

[Vogless]

Thanks, again, guys.

My list is ready. I'll bring it to the new used book store that's opening next month.

[Cubster]

'Zulu Rising' (paperback) by Ian Knight, RRP £9.99 ... this guy on eBay has one left at £5.65 with free UK post!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120820454389? ... 1439.l2649

I picked up the other copy of this that was available and I got it through this morning muchos rapido.

[Vogless]

Thanks Cubbie!

[jazbo]

Brave Mens Blood and By the orders of the great white queen are two that give a great view of things from a general, and personal perspectives. Also the excellent volume that contains the official correspondence and field orders (cant remember what its called, just that it has a red cover!) gives an excellent insight into how the war was perceived by the men on the spot.

[Barry S]

I've found this site quite useful in the past.

Anglo Zulu War Research Society Book Reviews.
http://www.azwrs.com/view.php

Cheers,

Barry

[Correus]

Along with all of those previously mentioned, especially 'The Washing of the Spears', might I add the following:

Great Zulu Battles 1838-1906 - Ian Knight

Zulu War - Ian Knight & Ian Castle

The Zulu War a Pictorial History - Michael Barthorp

As well as anything from David Rattray.

[johnm]

I've just got Zulu War Then And Now by Ian Knight, great read.

[Sirius]

...As well as anything from David Rattray.

My wonderful wife (despite declaring repeatedly that she doesnt understand my toy soldier hobby at all) has just bought me a copy of "A Soldier-Artist in Zululand". I cant recommend this highly enough. What a gem of a book.

Rattray is the author, but the star of the show is old William Whitelocke Lloyd of the 1/24th. The author goes to great lengths to show that Lloyd paid careful attention to detail and included such in his drawings and watercolours, and I can vouch for the fact that he captures the mood and feel of the KwaZulu landscapes perfectly - they look like home! Evocative. I love the details that the book provides - many sketches of Brit troops in greatcoats (in KZN in the middle of summer!), for example - providing excellent insight into the life of the troops on campaign.