Terrific Majesty: The Powers of Shaka Zulu and the Limits of Historical Invention

Terrific Majesty: The Powers of Shaka Zulu and the Limits of Historical Invention

by Carolyn Hamilton (Author)

Synopsis

Since his assassination Shaka Zulu - founder of the Zulu kingdom - has made his empire in popular imaginations in Africa and the West. This text explores the reasons for the potency of Shaka's image, examining the ways it has changed over time - from colonial legend, to modern cultural icon.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 294
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 30 Jun 1998

ISBN 10: 0674874463
ISBN 13: 9780674874466