The Story of the Zulu Campaign

"The Story of the Zulu Campaign" by Waller Ashe and Edmund Verney Wyatt Edgell is a historical narrative that recounts the Zulu War in South Africa during the late 1800s. It explores the war that pitted British troops against the Zulu kingdom led by King Cetywayo. Written by two military men, the book describes the battles, key figures, and the social and political reasons behind the conflict. It starts by explaining the background of the Zulu people and their kings, like Chaka and Cetywayo, while also outlining the political situation that led to the war. The authors present the cultural differences and misunderstandings between the Zulus and Europeans, explaining the growing tensions before the war. This history explores the military actions, as well as the human experiences that molded this important period in South Africa's past.