Bulawayo – Oliver Ransford

R750.00

Historical Battleground of Rhodesia. A significan book on a critical period of Rhodesia’s history.

Mzilikazi, originally a Zulu chief,led the Matabele nation to the highveld around Bulawayo in 1840, and ruled this territory until his death in 1868. Suceeded eventually by Lobengula, Matabeleland and its capital were captured by the Europeans pioneer settlers under Dr Jameson, what the author describes as a remarkable Calvary Blitzkreig”. This was seventy five years ago and has become known as the Matabele War : the two pitched battles at the Shagani and Bembesi, are fully described

A.A. Balkema, 1968. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed, edge worn and scuffed in places, but in a protective sleeve for extra protection now. The pages are ever slightly browned this is due to the age of the book, but clean and free from any inscriptions. The book is complete with all plates as called for. The binding is excellent, red cloth

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SKU: 675 Category: Title: Bulawayo
Author: Oliver Ransford
Publisher: A A Balkema Cape Town
Year: 1968
Condition: Good
Format: Coffee Table
Inventory No: 675

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Historical Battleground of Rhodesia. A significan book on a critical period of Rhodesia’s history.

Mzilikazi, originally a Zulu chief,led the Matabele nation to the highveld around Bulawayo in 1840, and ruled this territory until his death in 1868. Suceeded eventually by Lobengula, Matabeleland and its capital were captured by the Europeans pioneer settlers under Dr Jameson, what the author describes as a remarkable Calvary Blitzkreig”. This was seventy five years ago and has become known as the Matabele War : the two pitched battles at the Shagani and Bembesi, are fully described

A.A. Balkema, 1968. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. The dust jacket is a little shelf rubbed, edge worn and scuffed in places, but in a protective sleeve for extra protection now. The pages are ever slightly browned this is due to the age of the book, but clean and free from any inscriptions. The book is complete with all plates as called for. The binding is excellent, red cloth

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Weight 0.75 kg
Dimensions 28.5 × 22 × 3 cm

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