Book Review-The Washing of the Spears (A classic)

[Jody]

Hello folks,
In my opinion this book by Donald R. Morris is the bible on the Zulu Nation and the Zulu Wars. Published in 1965 by Simon & Schuster, the author put into concise terms the events that led up to this conflict. This book is a must and rates as one of my top 10 military history books. Do yourself a favor and try to get a hold of a copy.
Regards,
Jody

[Revellations]

I totally agree - A great read and it is the only reference to have if you wish to know about the Zulu Nation.

[David S]

An excellent book indeed. An absolutely fascinating read.

[Peter_Suciu]

I've been reading everything I can about Africa in the 19th Century. This most certainly gets a thumbs up. My copy also belonged to my grandfather and was a book he always enjoyed so this book is one that will always be in my collection.

I'd also recommend:
*Queen Victoria's Little Wars
*Scramble for Africa
*The Great War in Africa

I've read all of these recently. I'm working on a board game about the colonization and empire building in Africa. Was going to be world focused but another friend and I were on that game and I didn't like the direction, so instead I'm making a game devoted to Africa.

[Greg]

If you can read the chapter about Rorke's Drift in Washing of the Spears without chills running up and down your arms, you're just a "slovenly soldier!"

A top-noth book; well-researched and very well-presented.

Greg

[John Ammons]

i read this about 15 years ago... and am due for another turn at it