From Here to History

The Zulu Nation, Pt 4: Fall of the House of Shaka

May 05, 2024 Chris Swanson & Jason Weidert Episode 26
The Zulu Nation, Pt 4: Fall of the House of Shaka
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From Here to History
The Zulu Nation, Pt 4: Fall of the House of Shaka
May 05, 2024 Episode 26
Chris Swanson & Jason Weidert

Lord Chelmsford, looking to redeem himself from his failed first invasion,  crosses into Zululand in force for a second attempt. Pressure on Chelmsford mounts as Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley races to South Africa to assume full command. Cetshwayo sues for peace but assembles his army for one last showdown at the capital city of Ulundi

Join Chris and Jason as they conclude their look at the rise and fall of the Zulu nation.

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Once again, here is a possible reading list on the Zulus and the Anglo-Zulu War:
The Washing of the Spears by Donald Morris
Anatomy of the Zulu Army by Ian Knight
The Zulus at War by Adrian Greaves & Xolani Mkhize
Brave Men's Blood by Ian Knight
In the Shadow of Isandlwana by John Laband
Who's Who in the Zulu War Vols I & II by Adrian Greaves and Ian Knight
This article by DP O'Connor is an interesting take on Sir Bartle Frere
Running the Gauntlet by George Mossop

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Show Notes

Lord Chelmsford, looking to redeem himself from his failed first invasion,  crosses into Zululand in force for a second attempt. Pressure on Chelmsford mounts as Field Marshal Garnet Wolseley races to South Africa to assume full command. Cetshwayo sues for peace but assembles his army for one last showdown at the capital city of Ulundi

Join Chris and Jason as they conclude their look at the rise and fall of the Zulu nation.

Follow us on our Facebook page or on X (formerly Twitter)

You can reach out to us by email:  fromheretohistory@gmail.com

Once again, here is a possible reading list on the Zulus and the Anglo-Zulu War:
The Washing of the Spears by Donald Morris
Anatomy of the Zulu Army by Ian Knight
The Zulus at War by Adrian Greaves & Xolani Mkhize
Brave Men's Blood by Ian Knight
In the Shadow of Isandlwana by John Laband
Who's Who in the Zulu War Vols I & II by Adrian Greaves and Ian Knight
This article by DP O'Connor is an interesting take on Sir Bartle Frere
Running the Gauntlet by George Mossop

Send us a Text Message.