A History of the Zulu Rebellion 1906
And of Dinuzulu's Arrest, Trial and Expatriation

This 1913 work by an expert on Zulu customs and history describes the 1906 revolt in Natal against British rule.

James Stuart (Author)

9781108066860, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 26 September 2013

640 pages, 15 b/w illus. 5 maps
21.6 x 14 x 3.6 cm, 0.8 kg

After many years of relatively peaceful coexistence, a dispute over taxation in 1906 stirred thousands of Zulus into bloody revolt against the British in Natal. Following the rebellion's defeat, James Stuart (1868–1942), an expert on Zulu customs and history, was commissioned to write the official history of military operations. It later became a private project of much broader scope. Providing a thoroughly researched account of the rebellion, Stuart wrote using the full breadth of his knowledge of Africa, drawing on the contacts and materials that became available to him during his time as an intelligence officer in the Natal Field Artillery. First published in 1913, the work also covers the administration of the Zulu territories and goes on to investigate the aftermath of the rebellion, including the arrest and imprisonment of the Zulu king, Dinuzulu.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. System of native administration
3. State of military organization on the outbreak of rebellion
4. Zulu military system
5. Events and conditions antecedent to outbreak of hostilities
6. Mobilization and demonstrations in force
7. Outbreak at Mpanza
8. Flight of Bampata to Nkandhla forests
9. The Nkandhla forests
10. Mobilization of Zululand field force
11. Converging movement on Cetshwayo's grave
12. Operations by (a) Umvoti field force, (b) Mackay's column
13. Further operations by Zululand field force
14. Action at Mome Gorge
15. State of affairs at Umsinga
16. Concluding operations
17. General concentration at Thring's Post
18. Action at Izinsimba
19. Some lessons of the rebellion
20. Native Affairs Commission
21. Dinuzulu expedition
22. Preliminary examination and trial of Dinuzulu
23. Review of policy followed in connection with Dinuzulu
24. Conclusion
Appendices
Index.

Subject Areas: African history [HBJH]