Warrior Peoples of East Africa 1840-1900

by Peers, Cj
ISBN: 9781841767789
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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.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Peers, Cj
  • ISBN: 9781841767789
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.42 x 0.18
  • Number Of Pages: 48
  • Publication Year: 2005