Having seen glimpses of the film "Zulu" (one of my dad's favourites), when this book popped up on NetGalley I started to wonder how much I really knew. Not very much at all, it turns out! "Zulu Kings and Their Armies" is a clear and well-written history. Yes, it could have been longer, but probably not without making it far too academic and possibly a bit dull. The photos are a bonus, and the "Battle Focus" sections are particularly worth paying extra attention to. I'm very glad that I've read this book, as it has totally changed my perspective on that time and place.

My thanks to the authors, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.