Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal

"Cetywayo and his White Neighbours" by H. Rider Haggard is a historical look at South Africa in the 1800s, which shows the complicated and often hostile situation between the Zulu people, led by their king Cetywayo, and the white colonists, including both the British and the Boers. The story starts with the backdrop of previous Zulu leaders and highlights the challenges of Cetywayo's rise to power and his interactions with the colonial rulers. Haggard introduces the sense of uncertainty about the future, with concerns about political stability in the region, possible conflicts, and the impact of colonial policies. The book sets the stage for a story of political intrigue, the struggle for power, and the challenges of maintaining peace in a land of shifting alliances and competing interests.