Queen Victoria's Enemies (2) : Northern Africa (Men-At-Arms Series, 215) - Softcover

Knight, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0850459370 ISBN 13: 9780850459371

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 1989

Synopsis

The British Army in Queen Victoria's reign fought a series of regional campaigns against various African groups with complex military traditions well-suited to their environment. In many instances, the outcome of the ensuing fighting was by no means one-sided. This book focuses on the large-scale wars in northern Africa in which British regular troops were engaged throughout the 19th century, including those in Abyssinia, Asante, Egypt and the Sudan. Containing a number of rare contemporary photographs and eight colour plates, the book charts the history of these campaigns and describes the African groups against which they were waged.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Packed with specially commissioned artwork, maps and diagrams, the Men-at-Arms series is an unrivalled illustrated reference on the history, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the world's military forces, past and present.

About the Author:

Ian Knight is a leading international expert on the Anglo-Zulu War. He has written, co-written or edited over 30 books, including several in the Osprey Men-at-Arms, Elite, Warrior and Campaign series. He studied Afro-Caribbean Studies at Kent University, and is an Honorary Research Associate of the Natal Museum and Vice President of the Anglo-Zulu War Historical Society. He has also contributed to a number of television documentaries on the war. In 2000 he was the historian advising the Glasgow University team who made the first archaeological survey of the Isandlwana battlefield.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0850459370
• ISBN 13: 9780850459371
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Scollins Richard