Warrior Peoples of East Africa 1840–1900 (Men-at-Arms)
Peers, CJ
Less well known than the Zulu of South Africa, the warriors of East Africa had just as fearsome a reputation. This fascinating study, illustrated with rare early drawings and meticulous colour plates, covers six of most prominent tribes. The prowess of the lion-hunting Masai deterred all foreign penetration for most of the 19th century; the Ngoni, driven north by the Zulu, revolutionized warfare in the region; the HeHe put up fierce resistance to German colonisers; the Ruga-Ruga produced two formidable warlords and adorned themselves with bloody trophies; the Nandi showed reckless bravery even against machine guns; and the Turkana dominated one of the most pitiless wildernesses in all of Africa.
Catégories:
Année:
2005
Edition:
Illustrated
Editeur::
Osprey Publishing
Langue:
english
Pages:
48
ISBN 10:
1841767786
ISBN 13:
9781841767789
Collection:
Men-at-Arms
Fichier:
LIT , 3.81 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2005