Becker, Peter, 1921-1984

Dingane, King of the Zulu, 1828-1840 : the rule of fear of the chieftain who terrorized Boer South Africa / [by] Peter Becker. - New York : Crowell, 1965. - xviii, 283 p. : illus., facsim., maps, ports. ; 22 cm. - 9(68)(092) Dingane (NLA) .

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


Dingane King of the Zulu approximately 1793-1840


Zulu (African people)

9(68)(092) Dingane (NLA)