Forging the Blades A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion - Mitford, Bertram
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"Forging the Blades: A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion" by Bertram Mitford is a riveting historical fiction novel that transports readers to the heart of South Africa during the tumultuous era of colonialism and the Zulu Rebellion. Set against the backdrop of fierce battles and tribal conflict, Mitford's narrative is an exhilarating adventure filled with courage, survival, and the clash of cultures. As the British Empire asserts its dominance in South Africa, tensions escalate between colonial forces and the indigenous Zulu warriors. Amidst the chaos of warfare and rebellion, characters are thrust…mehr

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"Forging the Blades: A Tale of the Zulu Rebellion" by Bertram Mitford is a riveting historical fiction novel that transports readers to the heart of South Africa during the tumultuous era of colonialism and the Zulu Rebellion. Set against the backdrop of fierce battles and tribal conflict, Mitford's narrative is an exhilarating adventure filled with courage, survival, and the clash of cultures. As the British Empire asserts its dominance in South Africa, tensions escalate between colonial forces and the indigenous Zulu warriors. Amidst the chaos of warfare and rebellion, characters are thrust into a struggle for survival, navigating the complexities of tribal loyalties and colonial oppression. Mitford masterfully captures the spirit of courage and resilience as characters confront the brutal realities of battle and conflict. Against the backdrop of historical events, the novel immerses readers in the rich tapestry of African history, shedding light on the intricacies of colonialism and the enduring legacy of tribal traditions. "Forging the Blades" is a captivating exploration of bravery and defiance in the face of oppression, offering readers a poignant reminder of the human cost of empire-building and the indomitable spirit of those who resist.
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Bertram Mitford FRGS (13 June 1855-4 October 1914) was a colonial writer, novelist, essayist, and cultural critic who published forty-four books, the majority of which were set in South Africa. He was a contemporary of H Rider Haggard. He was a Mitford family member and the third son of Edward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford (1811-1912). In 1895, he became the 31st Lord of the Manor of Mitford, succeeding his brother Colonel John Philip Osbaldeston Mitford. He died in 1912 at Mitford Hall in Northumberland. Bertram Mitford was born in Bath in 1855, educated at Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex, traveled to southern Africa in 1874, lived in Cheltenham in 1881, married Zima Helen Gentle, daughter of Alfred Ebden, on March 9, 1886 in Brighton, had daughter Yseulte Helen on June 3, 1887 (died July 1969), son Roland Bertram on June 17, 1891 (died April 16, 1932), lived in London in 1891, and died of liver disease in 1914 in Cowfold, Sussex. He belonged to four London clubs: The Junior Athenaeum, Savage, the New Vagabond, and the Wigwam.