Dingane, King of the Zulu, 1828-1840 : the rule of fear of the chieftain who terrorized Boer South Africa / [by] Peter Becker.

Includes bibliography and index.

Despotism in Zululand -- Emergence of Dingane -- Fear stalks the land -- Fraternal discord -- Dingane assumes Zulu kingship -- Revolt -- Tyranny returns to Zululand -- EmGungundlovu- the place surrounded by elephants -- White men visit the capital -- Inconclusive military campaigns -- A false report -- Intrigue -- The swimmer's fate -- The Zulu abandon Natal -- Boers in Natal -- The first missionary -- A cruel treaty -- White men settle in Zululand -- Qadi massacre -- The king's treachery -- Retief -- "Kill the wizards!" -- Dingane in flight -- Mpande's rope -- Betrayal and death.

Study of Dingane, the controversial Zulu ruler who was eventually defeated by the Boers under Pretorius