divisive history
The battle of Blood River, or Ncome, on December 16, 1838, has long been divisive in South African history. For the Boers, it was their acclaimed God-given triumph. For Africans, it was a valiant struggle against colonial aggression.
In his latest book, The Boer Invasion of the Zulu Kingdom 1837-1840, historian Dr John Laband has painstakingly sifted through fresh evidence to present the less familiar Zulu perspective, explaining the political motivation and strategic military objectives at the time.
Laband, Professor Emeritus of History at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada, has authored, co-authored, and edited more
