History of South Africa podcast

The Eagle and Four Hawks: The Making of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879

This episode discusses the lead-up to the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, examining the ultimatum issued by Sir Bartle Frere to Cetshwayo kaMpande. It also covers territorial disputes between the Zulu, Boers, and Swazi, and the roles of figures such as Sir Theophilus Shepstone.

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