McFecane: History of the Zulu and Nguni Wars
Written by Kelly Mass
Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G
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This audiobook is narrate by a digital voice. The Mfecane, alternatively known as Difaqane or Lifaqane in Sesotho, signifying "breaking, dispersion, enforced displacement, forced migration," marked a period of heightened military conflict and migratory movements in Southern Africa, closely tied to processes of state formation and expansion. Pinpointing the precise timeframe of the Mfecane varies depending on the source. While the broader period spans from the late eighteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century CE, scholarly focus often narrows down to the period between the 1810s and the 1840s.
The concept originated in the 1830s, primarily rooted in the narrative of Shaka Zulu's purported near-genocidal conflicts, resulting in depopulation and setting off a chain reaction of violence as displaced groups sought to conquer new territories. Nevertheless, due to a scarcity of robust historical evidence, this theory has fallen out of favor since the latter part of the twentieth century. Current academic interpretations substantially reduce the estimated mortality rate, attributing the primary causes to intricate political, economic, and environmental factors.
In Eastern Southern Africa, the Mfecane stands out for witnessing the rise of new nations, institutions, and ethnic identities. From its inception as a historical concept, the historiography of the Mfecane has been instrumentalized to serve diverse political agendas, with varied versions being employed for different political objectives.
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