Shaka was the first son of the chieftain senzangakhona and nandi, a daughter of bhebhe, the past chief of the elangeni tribe, born near present day melmoth, kwazulunatal province. The zulu royal family consists of the reigning monarch of the zulus of south africa, king goodwill zwelithini kabhekuzulu, his consorts, legitimate descendants, near relatives and maleline descendants of his greatgreatgrandfather, king mpande who, as a halfbrother of the zulu pater patriae, king shaka, reigned from 1840 to 1872. May 16, 2015 with no written records from the zulus themselves, historians and anthropologists have pieced together their history from a smattering of sources. Shaka, zulu chief 181628, founder of southern africas zulu empire. Shaka king of the zulus 18181828 a strong leader and military innovator,shaka is noted for revolutionizing 19th century bantu warfare by first grouping regiments by age,and training his men to use standardized weapons and special tactics. With no written records from the zulus themselves, historians and anthropologists have pieced together their history from a smattering of sources. However, apart from their reputation as great military leaders, history has remembered these two men quite differently. King of the zulus paperback january 1, 1993 by diane stanley author. Few world leaders can compare in majesty and power to shaka 17871828, who for 12 years was king of the zulu people. Shaka began his life as an outcast, banished by his father from their tiny zulu clan.
Shaka, king of the zulus by diane stanley librarything. This play concerns the rise and fall of the mighty african warriorking, shaka zulu. Comic book writerillustrator luke molver, a south african born in durban, does an excellent job of telling. Shakas life and deeds had been handed down by word of mouth from generation to generation, and they are here evoked with a sense. I again reiterate that i am not an historian but merely relate stories that i had heard as a child and stories i have heard and read about during the course of my life. Shakas courage, fierceness, intelligence and organization forged hundreds of feuding clans into a superb fighting force to challenge the encroachment of europeans. He is credited with creating a fighting force that devastated the entire region. In his grief, shaka had hundreds of zulus killed, and he outlawed the planting of crops and the use of milk for a year. The zulu royal family consists of the reigning king of the zulus, goodwill zwelithini kabhekuzulu, his consorts, and legitimate descendants. As a historical drama it fails, as it is history goes hollywood. When his father died and shaka returned to his people, he began teaching his soldiers a new way of fighting.
Above all, the rapid rise of the zulus shows that south africa was a land in flux and the home of some highly innovative societies a view not ordinarily presented in whiteoriented histories of africa. Its a very good account of the life of shaka zulu that i believe serves as a good introduction into the significant events of shakas life story without being to inappropriate for younger readers. Born in 1787, shaka was just a boy when he and his mother were banished from their tiny zulu clan, one among many clans that dotted the hillsides of southern africa. The lexile power v word selector identifies up to 10 challenging words in each book that are important for students to. Zulu king shaka is referenced in jamaican patois semantics, syntax and idiom the term shakalaka is regularly chanted in reggae sound system culture, incorporating inspiration and invocation of zula king shakas heritage. Ndaba kamageba, son of mageba, chief of the zulu clan from c. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Shaka zulu shaka zulu, also known as shaka kasenzangakhona, was the most influential leader in the zulu kingdom. Like stanleys peter the great 1986, a beautifully illustrated picturebook biography with a careful text of some substance. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Shaka, who until about 1817 was subject to the mthethwa king, was thus the heir to, rather than the originator of, the intensified warfare in zululand.
The story of shaka, the mighty king of the zulu people of southern africa. History of shaka zulu natal, kzn early history about the. I count myself fortunate to have met the author of the book shaka zulu, mr e. King of the zulus stanley, diane, vennema, peter on. The only good thing about the film, is that the late great south african actor, henry cele, is once again cast in the role of shaka, to reprise his memorable portrayal of this zulu warrior and king in the miniseries.
When a sheep gets killed on shaka s watch, he is disgraced further by his mother who tries to defend him. According to one story, shaka once stood his ground against a leopard attacking the herd. Shakas policies and conquests transformed a small clan into one of south africas most influential precolonial powers, extending over much of. His life is the subject of numerous colourful and exaggerated stories, many of which are debated by historians. In 1827, shakas mother, nandi, died, and the zulu leader lost his mind.
From his humble beginning as an outcast through his rise to power by his military brilliance and strong will. The classic of african history a biography of shaka zulu, founder of the zulu nation, born leader and brilliant general. He singlehandedly killed the beast, thus earning the praise and a cow from dingiswayo. King of the zulus by diane vennema stanley alibris. He lived in an area of southeast africa between the drakensberg and the indian ocean, a region populated by many independent nguni chiefdoms. Shaka zulu was successful in establishing zulu dominance in southern africa because he was a.
This play concerns the rise and fall of the mighty african warrior king, shaka zulu. Some achieve greatness 18 great does not necessarily imply good. As tension builds, shaka is forced to seek refuge with another nguni clan. Shaka zulus brutality was exaggerated, says new book world. During his brief reign more than a hundred chiefdoms were brought together in a zulu kingdom which survived not only. Generally reliable sources, such as ritters shaka zulu have been mined to good effect, and without resorting to fictionalization. Uniting many tribes into the zulu kingdom biography. Shaka, king of the zulus, was born around 1787 to the zulu chief senzangakhona kajama, and nandi, of the neighboring langeni clan. Shaka and his mother had to leave their clan and eventually end up with another clan led by a powerful ruler. May 21, 2006 shaka zulu, the 19thcentury warrior king dubbed africas napoleon, was not the bloodthirsty military genius of historical depiction, says new research. King on zulus by diane stanley and peter vennema illustrated by diane stanley harpercollins publishers.
Its a very good account of the life of shaka zulu that i believe serves as a good introduction into the significant events of shaka s life story without being to inappropriate for younger readers. Growing up shaka was born into the small south african clan of the zulus in 1787. From humble beginnings, he came to rule a nation larger than the state of california. Shaka, king of zulus by diane stanley, peter vennema. Shaka set the precedent for a powerful central authority over the zulus and instilled in the people an unconscious understanding of the authority of the king. Mkabayi kajama, regent ruler until senzangakhona came of age, daughter of jama, regent of. The only good thing about the film, is that the late great south african actor, henry cele, is once again cast in the role of shaka, to reprise his memorable portrayal of. Shaka, king of the zulus lexile find a book metametrics inc.
King of the zulus unknown binding august 31, 1994 by diane stanley author. He was one of the most influential monarchs of the zulu kingdom. Harpercollins, feb 18, 1994 juvenile nonfiction 40 pages. Shaka, king of the zulus paperback february 18, 1994. When a sheep gets killed on shakas watch, he is disgraced further by his mother who tries to defend him. Ritter grew up with the zulus, earning their respect and accumulating a rich store of material during his long association with them. The first book, shaka rising, a legend of the warrior prince opens with shaka zulus formative years. King of the zulus and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Sep 07, 2018 at the age of 16, shaka became the kings senior herd boy due to his intelligence, courage, and resolution.
Nevertheless, his military brilliance led to the emergence of the zulu as. Heir apparent to his father, senzangakona, chief of the zulus, shakas path to power is challenged by his brother. In his early days, shaka served as a warrior under the sway of dingiswayo. His greatgreatgrandfather, king mpande, as a halfbrother of the zulu king shaka, reigned from 1840 to 1872. The story of a ruthless ruler the zulu monarch shaka was a contemporary of the french emperor napoleon, and has even been dubbed the african napoleon by some.
Shaka was born in the lunar month of untulikazi july in the year of 1787 near presentday melmoth, kwazulunatal province. Jul 27, 2019 in 1827, shakas mother, nandi, died, and the zulu leader lost his mind. One popular narrative is that shakas conception was a mistake after his parents got carried away during ukuhlobonga, a ritual for unmarried couples involving sexual foreplay and no penetrative sex. The graphic novels shaka rising and the sequel, king shaka are imaginative, engaging, and innovative ways of narrating the legend of shaka, the most renowned 19th century monarch in southern africa. Shaka zulu was founder of the zulu nation, a born leader and a brilliant general. His father was the chief of the zulus and his mother, nandi, was the daughter of the chief of a nearby clan.
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For in the space of twelve years, he organized an immense army of skilled and disciplined warriors, conquering and pacifying a territory larger than europe. Jan 01, 1988 this book is very good for its age level. Shaka or chaka, 17871828 is in some ways an inspirational figure. Like stanleys peter the great 1986, a beautifully illustrated picture book biography with a careful text of some substance. Due to persecution as a result of his illegitimacy, shaka spent his childhood in his mothers settlements where he was initiated into an ibutho lempi fighting unit. In a picture book biography acclaimed for both its accuracy and beauty, diane stanley and peter vennema describe how shaka download shaka king of the zulus azw download ebook shaka king of the zulus kindle r. Carr demonstrated long ago in his discussion of bad king john, have no place in historical writing. Shaka king of the zulus download pdf bkcukdieofmkx. Shaka zulus brutality was exaggerated, says new book.
In a picture book biography acclaimed for both its accuracy and beauty, diane stanley and peter vennema describe how shaka, a brilliant military strategist, rose from humble beginnings to lead a mighty people nearly two centuries ago. In a picturebook biography acclaimed for both its accuracy and beauty, diane stanley and peter vennema describe how shaka, a brilliant military strategist, rose from humble beginnings to lead a mighty people nearly two centuries ago. Sigidi kasenzangakhona commonly knows as shaka was a great zulu king and conqueror. Jun 11, 2002 shaka set the precedent for a powerful central authority over the zulus and instilled in the people an unconscious understanding of the authority of the king. Even to this day, a large portion of the zulu recognize the authority of their king despite the relative unimportance of a monarchy within south africas new democracy. Shaka king of the zulas is a biography of one of africas kings. And he makes a good case for the genius of this illegitimate outcast who revolutionized bantu warfare and molded the formerly insignificant zulu tribe into the core of a sizable empire.