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Buy RORKES DRIFT The Zulu War, 1879 By James W. Bancroft for R300.00

The Zulu War 1879. First edition hardcover with dust jacket published by Jonathan Ball, 1997. 168 pages with index. Excellent condition with jacket under thick plastic. Tracked postage is R60.00.

A Gold Medal to Commemorate the Centenary of the the Zulu War Battle of Rorke's Drift and the Commanding Officer of the Defenders, John Chard, VC. Designed by Pagliari and struck at the Cape Mint in 1979. Further information at South African Commemorative Medals. 18ct Gold. Diameter 35.1 mm. Mass 24.0 gm. Pure gold content 0.57871 Troy oz. Stamped on the edge with the Cape Mint hallmarks for 18ct gold and date letter F for 1979. Also stamped with the issue number 240. Comes inside the original fitted case.      

  BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS x 2 =  BOER WAR = NATAL WAR ZULU WAR = NATAL NATIVE CONTINGENT = 2nd PHOTO. Copyright local History Museum   he Anglo-Zulu war was fought in 1879 between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Following Lord Carnarvon's successful introduction of Federation in Canada, it was thought that similar political effort, coupled with military campaigns, might succeed with the African kingdoms, tribal areas and Boer Republics in South Africa. In 1874, Sir Henry Bartle Frere was sent to South Africa as High Commissioner for the British Empire to bring such plans into being. Among the obstacles were the presence of the independent states of the South African Republic and the Kingdom of Zululand and its army. Frere, on his own initiative, without the approval of the British government and with the intent of instigating a war with the Zulu, had presented an ultimatum on 11 December 1878, to the Zulu king Cetshawyo with which the Zulu king could not comply, including disbanding his army and abandoning key cultural traditions.   Bartle Frere then sent Lord Chelmsford  to invade Zululand after this ultimatum was not met.  The war is notable for several particularly bloody battles, including an opening victory of the Zulu at the Battle of Isandlwana, followed by the defeat of a large Zulu army at Rorke's Drift  by a small force of British troops. The war eventually resulted in a British victory and the end of the Zulu nation's dominance of the region.   Sold as seen in the images. Images form part of the description.   POSTAGE in is R10.00 for the FIRST item. Registered mail with tracking number, please add R20.00. SAFER OPTION!! Combined Postage = Please add R1.50 for each additional item purchased.

  BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS x 2 =  BOER WAR = NATAL WAR ZULU WAR = NATAL NATIVE CONTINGENT = 2nd PHOTO. Copyright local History Museum   he Anglo-Zulu war was fought in 1879 between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. Following Lord Carnarvon's successful introduction of Federation in Canada, it was thought that similar political effort, coupled with military campaigns, might succeed with the African kingdoms, tribal areas and Boer Republics in South Africa. In 1874, Sir Henry Bartle Frere was sent to South Africa as High Commissioner for the British Empire to bring such plans into being. Among the obstacles were the presence of the independent states of the South African Republic and the Kingdom of Zululand and its army. Frere, on his own initiative, without the approval of the British government and with the intent of instigating a war with the Zulu, had presented an ultimatum on 11 December 1878, to the Zulu king Cetshawyo with which the Zulu king could not comply, including disbanding his army and abandoning key cultural traditions.   Bartle Frere then sent Lord Chelmsford  to invade Zululand after this ultimatum was not met.  The war is notable for several particularly bloody battles, including an opening victory of the Zulu at the Battle of Isandlwana, followed by the defeat of a large Zulu army at Rorke's Drift  by a small force of British troops. The war eventually resulted in a British victory and the end of the Zulu nation's dominance of the region.   Sold as seen in the images. Images form part on the description. ++ PLEASE READ THE SHIPPING AND PAYMENT TAB TERMS BEFORE PURCHASE ++

ZULU WAR CENTENARY MEDALLION WAR CENTENARY ISSUE 1879- 1979. A beautiful set of medallions depicting different scenes from the Zulu War.  This is number 728 of 2000 issued.  Minted by the Historical Mint in 1979.  Each medallion depicts a different battle.  Each medallion contains 25 grams of sterling silver. Certificate of authenticity included.   Below is a list of the battles. 1.Battle of Isandhlwana. 2.Relief of Rorke's drift. 3.Escape across the Buffalo 4.Death of a Zulu. 5.Saving the Colour. 6.End of a Dynasty. 7.Battle of Ulundi. 8.Capture of Cetewayo. For more info follow the link below. RSA (Pre-1994): Zulu War Centenary Set of Six Medals Thank you for showing an interest in my auction.  Please pay no later that 3 days after close of auction.  I package all my items very securely and do not use the Post Office but only door to door Courier.                          

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Anglo Zulu War Pith Helmet Authentic replica. Light weight, core made of pith (similar to balsa wood) White cotton outer cover, inside lined with green cotton. Fully functional, constructed as per original specifications. Chinstrap Adjustable headband. Ideal for wearing or for interior decorating (creating an African feel) As worn by British troops during the Anglo Zulu War at Isandlwana, Rorkes' Drift, Fugitives Trail and Ulundi  

Anglo Zulu War Pith Helmet Authentic replica. Light weight and cool, core made of pith (similar to balsa wood) White cotton outer cover, inside lined with green cotton. Fully functional, constructed as per original specifications. Chinstrap Adjustable headband. Ideal for wearing or for interior decorating (creating an African feel) As worn by British troops during the Anglo Zulu War at Isandlwana, Rorkes' Drift, Fugitives Trail and Ulundi  

Anglo Boer War (Khaki) and Anglo Zulu War (White) Pith Helmet s   ***Safari Pith also available*** Authentic replica. Light weight and cool, core made of pith (similar to balsa wood) Cotton outer cover, inside lined with green cotton. Fully functional, constructed as per original specifications. Chinstrap Adjustable headband. Ideal for wearing or for interior decorating (creating an African feel)   Anglo Boer War Pith Helmet As worn by British troops during the Anglo Boer War (Tweede Vryheids Oorlog) at Spioenkop, Tugela Heights, Vaalkrans, Colenso, relief of Ladysmith   Anglo Zulu War Pith Helmet As worn by British troops at Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, Fugutives' Drift and Ulundi    

    1979 Zulu War Centenary Rorke's Drift First Day Cover. Condition as per photo.   PAYMENT OPTIONS BANK TRANSFER, CASH DEPOSIT, PAYPAL SHIPPING OPTIONS R60 FOR COURIER DELIVERY NO PERSONAL COLLECTION OF ITEMS      

Jonathan Ball Publishers, 1997. Hard cover with dust cover; 168 pages. Very good condition. Tightly bound and neat; like new. Under 1kg Drawn from over 30 eyewitness accounts and letters together with an in depth study of official reports, journals and newspapers printed at the time, new light is shed on several facts that had previously been overlooked in this tragic tale of the battle between Britain and Zulu; fought in defense of the field hospital and storehouse at Rorke's Drift.

2004. Soft cover; 168 pages. Very good condition. Tightly bound and neat; like new. Under 1kg Drawn from over 30 eyewitness accounts and letters together with an in depth study of official reports, journals and newspapers printed at the time, new light is shed on several facts that had previously been overlooked in this tragic tale of the battle between Britain and Zulu; fought in defense of the field hospital and storehouse at Rorke's Drift.

2003. Hard cover with dust cover. 294 pages. Very good condition. Tightly bound, neat and clean. Under 1kg. Drawing on the archives of the National Army Museum, this book recreates the harsh reality of the Anglo-Zulu War - one of the most dramatic campaigns in British History. The Zulus were a fiercely independent and extremely brave warrior race. When the might of the British army was defeated by this indigenous foe at Isandlwana in 1879, it sent shock waves throughout the Empire - 1300 British troops and their African allies were killed. In the aftermath, Zulu reserves mounted a raid on a British border post at Rorke's Drift, which was held by just 145 men. After ten hours of ferocious fighting the Zulus were driven away. Eventually superior weaponry carried the day for the British, (though not before the exiled French prince, Louis Napoleon, was killed in skirmish). Invading Zululand, the British took the capital of Ulundi and 5000 British defeated 20,000 Zulus. King Cetewayo was captured and the war was over. Ian Knight draws on a host of previously unpublished letters and diaries, from ordinary soldiers to the British commander-in-chief, to bring this war to life - one which saw great acts of bravery an courage on both sides.

Softcover. Pan. 2011. ISBN:. 746 pp with bw illustrations and sketch maps. Very good condition in softcover. Epic story of the Zulu War with Britain and in particular the battles of Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift.

Interest in KwaZulu-Natals battlefields especially those of the Anglo-Zulu War has soared since the film Zulu first screened in 1964, followed by Zulu Dawn in 1979 (the centenary of the Anglo-Zulu War). During the centenary, the famous battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorkes Drift were made tourist-friendly by the then Natal Provincial Administration and controls were put in place by the heritage authorities to prevent relics from being plundered. Supported by effective marketing from the Battlefield Route Association and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Tourism Authority, the battlefields have become a must-see. Indeed, Rorkes Drift has become a tourist icon. Specialist battlefield guides have been trained and are considered to be among the best in the world. New hotels and lodges have been built with battlefield tourism resulting in the creation of an estimated 7,500 permanent jobs in what is termed the Battlefield Region.  There are, of course, many more Anglo-Zulu War sites to be seen: Discovering the Battlefields will enable visitors to find them and to read an account that is not too lengthy yet has sufficient content to bring it to life. GPS co-ordinates will enable those wishing to undertake a journey of exploration. The book is also a useful training manual for prospective battlefield guides. Above all, however, the author shares his knowledge gleaned from over 50 years of researching the Anglo-Zulu War. He has blended first-hand accounts passed on from participants on both sides to subsequent generations with official or newly-researched information that has become available in recent years. It is written in a style that is neither technical nor dramatic, is extensively illustrated with photographs of personalities and places and includes comprehensive maps of all the battle sites. Paperback, 256 pages with illustrations & maps Published November 2013

Subtitle: The Zulu War,   Author: James W. Bancroft  Publisher: Jonathan Ball () Edition: First Edition ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Softcover Pages: 168 Dimensions: 27.3 x 20 x 1 cm +++ by James W. Bancroft +++ A graphic account of the British defense of the storehouse and field hospital at Rorke's Drift, Natal at the beginning of the Zulu War in January .   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Subtitle: The Zulu War, Author: James W. Bancroft Publisher: Jonathan Ball () ISBN-10: ISBN-13: Condition: Very Good Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 168  Dimensions: 27.8 x 20.6 x 1.7 cm +++ by James W. Bancroft +++ Drawn from over 30 eyewitness accounts and letters together with an in depth study of official reports, journals and newspapers printed at the time, new light is shed on several facts that had previously been overlooked in this tragic tale of the battle between Britain and Zulu; fought in defence of the field hospital and storehouse at Rorke's Drift.   A passion for books and a passion for collecting fine editions was the recipe that created the successful group of bookshops in Johannesburg called Bookdealers. The group started thirty years ago with one store in the quirky suburb of Yeoville and has grown through the years to a total of five shops, plus our online sales. Bookdealers is well-known for its collectable and used books. We also have a large variety of remaindered books sourced from around the world.  If you collect from one of our five branches there is no delivery charge. We also offer postal delivery (when available) and courier delivery, subject to a quote.

Brown (R. A. - Editor). The Road To Ulundi: The Watercolour Drawings of John North Crealock. Pietermaritzburg: University of Natal Press, 1969. Limited edition of 1000 of which this is No. 100. The Watercolour Drawings of John North Crealock relating to The Zulu War of 1879. "Editor's note.'John North Crealock, soldier-artist, was Lord Chelmsford's military secretary during the operations in the Eastern Cape and during the Zulu War of 1879. Crealock rode with his artist's materials in his saddle-bag and he recorded, as occasion offered, landscapes, camp sights and scenes, battlefields and military and civil personalities. Ten of the drawings sent to London with all speed possible in the days when Isandhlwana and Rorke's Drift were stop-press stories, were reproduced in the Illustrated London News. Crealock's drawings are of pleasing artistic quality. Militarily, they date from an age when a substantial military force with "modern" firearms, fighting bravely to the last man, could still be overwhelmed by superior numbers fighting with equal bravery, but armed, for the most part, only with missile or stabbing assegais. But the drawings are not only of military interest, Their excellent detail has been praised by botanists, geographers and historians who recognise in them an authentic pictorial record of the Eastern Cape and Natal more than a hundred years ago. On his return to England after the Zulu War, Crealock preserved 189 of these drawings in an album which was left on his death, in the care of his regiment, the 95th Foot. The present album contains 67 of the drawings selected from those made in Natal and Zululand during the Zulu War." Unpaginated (8 pp text + 36 pp ills), frontis portrait of the artist, map, 66 colour and black + white drawings. 440x240mm Tall. Very Good. Dw edges are a bit tatty. Some light foxing present. Hardcover. (##3213)

Seven Battles That Shaped South Africa; Mills, Greg; Williams, David.   "An excellent guide book about seven decisive battles which shaped South Africa, and the distinctive personalities involved. The authors visited all the sites themselves and the book contains substantial new information, including the Black perspective on the various battles and on the aftermath of Cuito Canavale.Contents include:.Blood River -- 1838 (Dingane; Andries Pretorius).Isandhlwana/Rorke's Drift -- 1879 (Matyana; Chard).Majuba 1881 (Colley; Joubert).Colenso (Black Week) 1899 (Redvers Buller; Louis Botha).Delville Wood 1916.The Western Desert (Sidi Rezegh, Tobruk and El Alamein) 1942 (Klopper; Dan Pienaar; Erwin Rommel).Cuito Cuanavale 1988 (Jannie Geldenhuys; Fidel Castro)" Near Fine. Pictorial Laminated Wrappers. (##2334)    boereoorlog, boer war, abo, zulu war, zoeloe-oorlog, wwi, wêreldoorlog, world war, the great war, wwii, grensoorlog, bosoorlog, border war, bush war,