Map of Zululand (frontispiece to Ludlow).
The tribe at this period [mid-seventeenth century] were all descended from their one ancestor "Zulu." They were split up into nine great families, and these were the founders of the present generation of Zulus. The traditions and pedigrees of their ancestors are still remembered, and in many instances they can recount them for eleven generations back, but as a rule not for more than seven or eight. A Zulu at the present day, who belongs to one of these great families — the descendants of Zulu, is always addressed as "Zulu" before naming his special patronymic. — Ludlow 189-90
Discussions
- Visualizing the Anglo-Zulu War in Illustration, Painting, Photography and Film
- The Victims of Fugitives' Drift
- The Role of the Army in the defence of Rorke's Drift
- Anthony Trollope's opposition to the Zulu War
Scenes in Contemporary Newspapers and Periodicals
- Good News from Zululand: Heroic Stand of Britons at Rorke’s Drift (Penny Illustrated Paper, 1 March 1879)
- Illustration of the Battle of Rorke’s Drift (aftermath, in The Graphic (15 March 1879)
- The Battle of Isandlwana in The Graphic (15 March 1879)
- The Zulus Beat in the Door. in The Strand (Jan.- June 1891)
- Private Jones dDefending the Hospital Door. in The Strand (Jan.- June 1891)
- The Dash with the Colours in The Graphic (15 March 1879)
- The Zulus' Method of Advancing the Attack in The Illustrated London News (19 April 1879)
- The Field of Isandlwana Revisited in The Illustrated London News (13 July 1879)
- A Zulu Scout in The Illustrated London News (26 July 1879)
"Catewayo," who reigned 1873-79 (Ludlow 1).
Important Figures
- Portrait photograph of Cetshwayo by Alexander Bassano
- Lt.-Col. Pulleine and Captain Mostyn
- Lt. Cavaye and Lt. Anstey (with a another portrait of Anstey)
Paintings
- The Defence of Rorke’s Drift by Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885)
- The Defence of Rorke’s Drift by Lady Butler (Elizabeth Thompson) (1846-1933)
- The Battle of Ulundi by Adolphe Yvon (1817-1893)
- Mort du Prince Imperial ou Zoulouland by Paul Joseph Jamin (1853-1903)
Cartoons
- "A Vote of Thanks" (to Lts. John Merriott Chard and Gonville Bromhead, in Punch, 1879)
- "A Lesson" ("Despise not your enemy," in Punch, 1879)
- "A Black 'White Elephant'," in Punch, 1879)
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Created 17 March 2025