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6th February 2005	An African Attila/ P.A. Stuart By Andrew Garton I bought this book last year ,but don't know much about it.Can anyone here add any information? All I know is my copy was published in 1927. Thanks for the help.
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6th February 2005	Michael Boyle Andrew, Subtitle : Tales of the Zulu Reign of Terror Listing : Historical and Adventure Fiction First Printing : 1927 Second Printing : 1938 (value @ 50 USD) Further reference : http://www.arts.uwa.edu.au/MotsPluriels/MP497dw.html Hope this helps. Best Michael
6th February 2005	Andrew Garton Thanks Michael
6th February 2005	Michael Boyle Andrew, You're quite welcome. Did you find the book interesting? Best Michael
7th February 2005	Andrew Garton Michael, No I've only read the first chapter so far.But I did enjoy it.I wonder if E.A.Ritter was influenced by the book?
7th February 2005	Michael Boyle Andrew, I must admit to not having read "Shaka Zulu", although I did tape and watch the mini-series upon which it was based, but it would seem likely that Ritter was at least familiar with Stuart's work. (Both works being 'historical fiction' rather than historical treatises.) It must be remembered that,at least for Ritter's work, his research relied primarily on the accounts left by Europeans who had known Shaka and thus lost some credibility among African affectianodos.(Probably the same for Stuart based on the sub-title.) The mini-series "Shaka Zulu" is as much a staple of US television today as the film "Zulu" despite it being produced by the South African Broadcasting Corp.The fact of which was as conveniently disquised then as with "The Gods Must Be Crazy". Regardless of which in 1986 the series was boycotted by such organizations as the NAACP, Unity In Action, African Women's Collective, American Freinds Service Committee, the ANC and many others. In fact it was credited with benefitting Inkatha, The Zulu Cultural Liberation Movement and of all things P.W.Botha! If interested in this rather Macchiavellian theory see : http://www.und.ac.za/und/ccms/amp/reviews/shaka.htm As Shaka and the kingdom he created is of course key to helping unravel part of the complexities of the AZW I shall endeavour to acquire both books.Thanks for the idea. Best Michael
7th February 2005	Andrew Garton Michael, Dare I say that I like Shaka Zulu better then I do Zulu or Zulu Dawn.[ Even though Zulu Dawn is a close second] When I bought the book I had hoped it was historical rather then historical fiction.The AZW is my love,but I must admit it has made me want to learn whatever I can about the Zulu's and thier rich history.I just picked up a copy of Cetshwayo 'The Last Great Zulu King'. Best Regards Andrew