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Book: The People of the Heavens
Harold Raugh


Joined: 25 May 2008
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Greetings -

Could anyone who has read the following book please provide a brief summary and review/critique of it?

The People of the Heavens -- A History of the Zulu Nation: A Personal Interpretation and the Stories of the Anglo Zulu War of 1879 As Told By Robert Gerrard. 2003; reprint, Durban: Fox, 2008.

Thank you.

Cheers,
Harold Raugh
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Sawubona


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Were you looking for anything in particular, Harold. I have and have read Rob's book, but I just not comfortable in critiquing it for fear of bias.
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AMB


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Does anyone know where a copy of Rob's book can be purchased?

AMB
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Sawubona


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Certainly from Isandlwana Lodge, but shipping will probably be a chunka ching. Maybe if someone is headed down that way?
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William Seymour


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There is a cd version available for use with Microsoft Word (no sound visual only). My copy cost me R145 but that was a few years back.
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JK
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Harold Raugh


Joined: 25 May 2008
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Location: Heidelberg, Germany (U.S. Army)
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Greetings Gentlemen --

Sawubona - I was interested in what readers of this book thought about contents, accuracy, illustrations, use of sources, how this book compares to others, etc. I am sure such an evaluation would not indicate any type of bias but would reflect objectively on the book itself.

AMB - This book, and three other self-published AZW-related booklets, can be purchase directly from Rob. Please contact him at [email protected] Yes, postage is a bit high.

William -- Thank you.

Thank you.

Cheers,
Harold
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AMB


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Harold,

Many thanks for your last. Very useful.

Zulu Library. As an aside, I have now moved back to UK, so our library and beer w/e will have to cope with UK ale. please send a PM to discuss further.

AMB
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