Terrific Majesty: The Powers of Shaka Zulu and the Limits of Historical Invention

Since his assassination in 1828, King Shaka Zulu has made his empire in popular imaginations throughout Africa and the West. Shaka is the hero of Zulu nationalism, the centerpiece of Inkatha ideology, a demon of apartheid, the namesake of a theme park, even the subject of a TV film. This book explores the reasons for the potency of Shaka's image. Read More

Since his assassination in 1828, King Shaka Zulu has made his empire in popular imaginations throughout Africa and the West. Shaka is the hero of Zulu nationalism, the centerpiece of Inkatha ideology, a demon of apartheid, the namesake of a theme park, even the subject of a TV film. This book explores the reasons for the potency of Shaka's image. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $40.00 Title: Terrific Majesty by Carolyn Hamilton Publisher: Harvard University Press Print ISBN: 9780674874466, 0674874463 eText ISBN: 9780674038202 Edition: 1998 Format: PDF eBook	$40.00 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ