Warrior Peoples of East Africa 1840-1900 (Men-at-Arms)
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Book Description
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.
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Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.
Warrior Peoples of East Africa 1840-1900 (Men-at-Arms),C.J. Peers,Raffaele Ruggeri,Osprey Publishing,1841767786,Africa - East,History,History - Military / War,History: World,Military,Military - General,Military - Other,Modern - 16th Century,Modern - 20th Century,African history: c 1500 to c 1900,African history: from c 1900 -,East Africa,History / Military / General,Warfare & Defence,c 1800 to c 1900
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