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The journal of the Society for Arts is a review on a play based on The Zulu War. (Secondary Source). The memorandum about the history the Zulu race was written by Sir Theophilus Shepstone in 1875 as well as Mr F.B Fynney who contributed 3 years after. The character of the Zulu Chief, Cetywayo's weakness as a ruler was based on his cruelty and terror as he was unaware of the invincible powers of England which led to their downfall. The journal also mentions how Shaka Zulu defeated the British when he was still in power and how the natives tried to make use of his techniques after his death.

The shield that the warrior is a holding is one that was used before Shaka Zulu came to power.

This is a picture of map showing the British plan to attack/invade the Zululand.

In this painting we see a depiction on the Zulu War against the British. On the left we see black men in Zulu attire so they are the Zulu warriors and the men of the right are the British Soldiers. The Zulu warriors are making use of Shaka Zulu's military tactics as we see them surrounding the British Soldiers.

The newspaper article stated that Cetewayo did not acknowledge his weaknesses which resulted in the Zulu tribe under his role losing the war against Britain and being dethroned. There were many controversies on the usefulness of restoring or not restoring the throne to him. The article also mention a separation within the Zulu Kingdom which took place with the intent to eliminate any possible threat to the British monarchy. Most of the English saw the separation as an embarrassment.

The article is about a meeting which took place in the Town Hall at Rondebosch regarding the Episcopal Synod , the speakers were Bishops of Johannesburg, Damaraland and Zululand, who were under the chairmanship of the Archbishop. The article described Zulu people as Africa's best race, as it stated that their African traits of courage as well as loyalty, which almost amounts to the respect and worship they have for their chief, they were also seen as valuable assets.

This is a blog post on the Zulu War & Kingdom

The first interaction the British had with Zulus dates from the year 1821/1822. The white settlers were depopulated by Chaka Zulu, the King of Zulus, who was later assassinated by his brother Dingaan in 1828. The document also mentions how Ketshawyo came to power and how the Zululand become colonised. It is stated that the British saw South Africa as a rich country in agricultural, pastoral and mineral resources, which benefited Great Britain's economy through trade. The document goes as far as showing the large quantities exported as well as their market value. Sir Bartle Frere's Policy was then introduced leading to the colonisation of the Zululand in 1849-1850.

Sir Bartle Frere's Policy aimed to break down and abolish the power of the chiefs as well as make the natives understand that the government is the only power in the country. After the policy came into place Natal and the Zulu tribe under Ketshawyo's rule were proclaimed a British Colony in the year 1848, however it was not fairly colonised until 1849- 1850. Events which took place during 1877 led to a war-cloud over the Zululand under Ketshawyo's rule.

The document was written by people from Western Civilisation hence "Shaka" is spelt as "Chaka"

During the year 1838 a Dutch commando under Pretoruis ordered an attack on Natal in order to avenge the massacre of Relief and his followers. The order on the attack was a ambush.

The document written by Mason Holditch is aboout the causes of the Zulu War as well as the lessons learnt from the war. The document states that Chief Ketchwayo's influence and reign of terror was the main source of mischief , because after he was captured the war came to an end as well as the people coming to a change. The Zululand was the divided after this as a result of the fear of the old system disguise and open rebellion occurring again.

The article titled The Zulu War is about an unjust war between Great Britain and the Zulus. The British Governor invaded and seized the Zulu's land ,Cetywayo. it is stated the the Zulu people were fighting for their territory and independence, however they were defeated with a great slaughter as thousands of naked Zulu people were shot.