The Rorke's Drift Men: Heroes of the Zulu War |
Harold Raugh
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Dear AMB,
Many thanks for the update. While I continue to maintain a "running" AZW bibliography, my actual bibliography book manuscript (c. 649 pp.) was sent to the pubisher (Scarecrow Press) a few months ago. I'll provide updates when I receive the page proofs, etc. Many thanks, Harold |
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AMB
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Harold,
One for the 2nd edn, maybe?! With the popularity of this subject, I suspect a 2nd edn in a few years will be a must. AMB |
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The Rorke's Drift Men |
whiteheadalfie
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Dear AMB
I had a phone call just this morning from my local Waterstones to say my copy of James Bancroft's new book was in. I first noted the book after a work colleague showed me a small piece by James, in a local Devon newspaper, on Pte. William Wilcox. It dovetailed nicely with my need to spend two vouchers given to me for my 21st birthday (Sorry - I meant 60th) Will report back when I've perused it. Regards Paul |
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The Rorke's Drift Men |
whiteheadalfie
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As a postscript to the above, the article stated that signed copies of the book were available direct from the author; James Bancroft, 280 Liverpool Road, Eccles M30 0RZ. Price �20 plus �2 p+p Paul |
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AMB
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Paul,
Will await further with interest. Many thanks, AMB |
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William Seymour
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Has anyone managed to read this book yet, and would they be prepared to put their heads above the parapet and place a review here?
Thank you in advance. JK |
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Alan
Site Admin
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Is that the correct title of the book, "The Rorke's Drift Men: Heroes of the Zulu"? Should there be a "War" at the end? There usually is.
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William Seymour
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Full title is "The Rorke's Drift Men" subtitled "Heroes of the Zulu War".
The reason I ask, is that while I purchase my books from a local independent bookseller (use it or lose it), the good wifey buys her's from Amazon. They recently sent her a 'heads up' that this is a book she should buy (for me) and I would like to know whether this is in fact the case, or, are there other books out there that would be better? Thanks JK |
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AMB
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Alan,
Quite correct: "Zulu War". William, The book is basically a series of biographies of the defenders. Whilst some interesting research is contained within the book, it is not as comprehensive as one might expect of a book published in 2010. That said, a useful starter, but you would wish to supplement with additional material, I think. I hope this helps. AMB |
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