ISBN: 0021795355

Born in 1787, Shaka was just a boy when he and his mother were banished from their tiny Zulu clan, one among many clans that dotted the hillsides of southern Africa. By sheer will and mil… More...

Born in 1787, Shaka was just a boy when he and his mother were banished from their tiny Zulu clan, one among many clans that dotted the hillsides of southern Africa. By sheer will and military genius Shaka rose to lead a mighty nation, but he never forgot his outcast childhood.In this companion to Diane Stanley's lauded Peter the Great, the authors have researched African history to evoke the dramatic events of Shaka!s time. Shaka dreamed of becoming a warrior, and he proved himself again and again--against a springing leopard, in one-on-one combat with a fearsome opponent, and as a general in battle.Most amazingly, Shaka took a handful of Zulu fighters and turned them into an army of the finest warriors in Africa, awesome in its power, endurance, and discipline. By the time Europeans came to Zululand in 1824, they were told that this land they hoped to colonize belonged to a great king named Shaka, whose power was beyond measure.Today Shaka lives on, in the stories of the six million Zulus of South Africa who remember him with pride, and in books written by the Europeans who knew and respected him. Shaka, King of the Zulus is a thoughtful, clearly written, and brilliantly illustrated biography of an extraordinary nineteenth-century ruler. africa,biographies,biographies,children's books,explore the world,geography and cultures,historical,history,multicultural,3 - 5 years Biographies, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Pub. Co<

ISBN: 0021795355

In a picture-book biography acclaimed for both its accuracy and beauty, Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema describe how Shaka, a brilliant military strategist, rose from humble beginnings to… More...

In a picture-book biography acclaimed for both its accuracy and beauty, Diane Stanley and Peter Vennema describe how Shaka, a brilliant military strategist, rose from humble beginnings to lead a mighty people nearly two centuries ago. It is an unforgettable story."Stanley presents the life story of Shaka, a Zulu military genius who became king of his people in the eighteenth century....The illustrations are full-color paintings that convey a quiet intensity in their portrayal of Shaka and his people."--Booklist africa,biographical,biographies,biographies,biographies and history,biography and history,children's,children's books,explore the world,geography and cultures Biographies, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Pub. Co<

1993, ISBN: 0021795355

0021795355 Good, Good condition item with wear and markings. Ex-library. Looks like an interesting title! We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great… More...

0021795355 Good, Good condition item with wear and markings. Ex-library. Looks like an interesting title! We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. Paperback, [Varia], Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Pub. Co 1993<

1993, ISBN: 9780021795352

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Pub. Co. Paperback. 0021795355 Book is lightly used with little or no noticeable damage. Unbeatable customer service, and we usually ship the same or next day… More...

Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Pub. Co. Paperback. 0021795355 Book is lightly used with little or no noticeable damage. Unbeatable customer service, and we usually ship the same or next day. Over one million satisfied customers! . Very Good. 1/1/1993., Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Pub. Co, 1/1/1993<