The Fall of Rorke's Drift

'John Laband has long been the accepted authority on Anglo-Zulu War studies and his new work, The Fall of Rorke’s Drift, is proof of his expertise.' - Dr Adrian Greaves The defence of Rorke’s Drift inspired Victorian Britain and has featured in a classic movie and numerous historical works – it is still remembered as an iconic British triumph in adversity. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the successful defenders. But what if the Zulus had defeated the British at Rorke’s Drift? Would the Zulus have gone on to invade and devastate Natal? How would Britain’s other potential adversaries in the region, the Boers, have reacted, and with what effects on the future history of the British Empire and of southern Africa? In this first ever alternate history of the Anglo-Zulu War, Professor John Laband asks – and answers – just these questions. Drawing on his vast knowledge of the period, he turns history on its head and offers a tantalising glimpse of a very different outcome, weaving a compelling narrative story of what could have been.