Shaka zulu biography book

E. A. Ritter's "Shaka Zulu", the great biography of a Zulu king whose achievements rivalled those of his contemporary, Napoleon, in Europe, has established itself as a classic of African history. Shaka was born in 1787, the illegitimate son of a minor chieftain. Branded with this shame, he strove even harder to execute the rigorous duties required of Zulu youths. Excelling in everything he undertook, he soon proved himself a born leader. Gathering about him a nucleus of some 500 untrained tribesmen, he built up an immense army of skilled warriors, conquering and pacifying a territory larger than Europe -- all in the space of twelve years. Although Shaka was capable of cruelties, the author shows that the legends of his atrocities have been grossly exaggerated; paradoxically, Shaka considered many of the white men's punishments inhuman. At the peak of his career, Shaka was assassinated by his jealous brothers, and within fifty years his wo

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Shaka Zulu: The Biography of the Founder of the Zulu Nation

July 29, 2014

A fascinating book about a fascinating man and culture. I was left with the feeling that, had Shaka been living in, say, europe and been white he would have been heaped with long lasting beröm as an innovator, mästare tactician, talented General and empire builder - he would be spoken of in the same terms as Napoleon or Alexander The Great or the armies of Rome. However, he lived in Africa and was black and, except for a select few, no one outside of Africa knew of his fantastisk achievements, his innovations in battle, his moulding of a disparate group of tribes into one Zulu nation - and not always through force either. Yes he could be brutal, but no more than many kings and emperors in Europe at the time. But he also showed great care for his people, and in particular his warriors. Nevertheless he would be considered a savage bygd the 'civilised' interlopers in his country.

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Shaka Zulu: The Biography of the Founder of the Zulu Nation - Softcover

Shaka Zulu / E.A. Ritter

Ritter, E. A. (1890-)

Seller:MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.

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1st edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Physical description; 411 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 401-402) and index. Subjects; Shaka King of the Zulu 1787?-1828. Chaka Zulu chief 1787?-1828. Shaka King of the Zulu. Shaka King of the Zulu 1787?-1828. Shaka koning van Zoeloeland ca1787-1828. To 1879. 1750-1800. 1800-1850. Zulu (African people) History. Zoulous Histoire. Zulu (African people). Kings and rulers. Zululand (South Africa) History To 1879. Zululand Kings and rulers ; Biography. Zoulouland (Afrique du Sud) Histoire Jusqu'� 1879. South Africa Zululand. Zululand (South Africa) Kings and rulers ; Bi