Remembering The Rebellion 1906

Remembering the Rebellion narrates and commemorates the Zulu or Bhambatha rebellion of 1906 with riveting anecdotes, maps, and illustrations, many of them previously unpublished. At that time, the people of KwaZulu-Natal, already suffering the material and social consequences of colonialism, were further provoked by the imposition of a poll tax and the official determination to treat all protests against the tax as defiance. The resistance that followed was put down with uncompromising violence, but the memory of rebellion became an inspiration to those who continued the struggle against racial exploitation in South Africa.

Excerpt from The Natal Rebellion of 1906 In concluding my remarks upon a work dealing with this Rebellion, it is fitting that I place on record my high regard for and sense of appreciation of the troops employed. All, including those from the sister Col onies, under my command, cheerfully and loyally car ried out my orders under, as I am aware, arduous and trying conditions they were ever actuated by the one motive, Duty to their country, to perform which they are, and have been, ever ready. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX III. TEIAL OF SIGANANDA. Full Bepobt Of The Evidence At Couht-mabtial. (From The Transvaal Leader of Johannesburg, 7th, 8th, 12th and 19th September, 1906.) It will be remembered that after the capture, or surrender rather, of Sigananda, the aged Chief was brought to trial on charges of treason and rebellion. No details of that Court transpired beyond a bald statement to the effect that various witnesses gave evidence tending to implicate Dinuzulu in the rebellion. We are now in a position to publish a complete report of the proceedings at the trial, and the public can judge for itself how far the statements regarding Dinuzulu were justified. The court-martial was held at the Nkandhla Magistracy on 25th June, and the proceedings occupied four whole days. No fewer than four eminent Natal advocates were concerned in the proceedings. The composition of the court-martial was as follows: Lieut.-Col. J. S. Wylie, K.C., V.D. (D.L.I.), President; Lieut.-Col. Shepstone, N.C.; Lieut.-Col. J. J. Furze, T.L.I., N.R.; Major Molyneux, D.L.I.; Captain Ente, N.D.M.E., Magistrate at Utrecht. Reading from left to right: Mpiyake, Mayime, Nongamulaua, Mehlokazulu and Gadeleni. The case for the prosecution was conducted by Major Vanderplank (Crown Prosecutor for Zululand), while Captain C. F. Clarkson (D.L.I.) and Lieutenant H. Walton (N.C.), advocates of the Natal Supreme Court, defended the prisoner. The indictment was very lengthy, but the three principal charges against the Chief were high treason, rebellion and public violence. Chief Sigananda, who had recovered from the thorn in his foot, followed the proceedings very closely. All the evidence not given in Kafir was interpreted, and his occasional remarks to the Court and to his counsel...

This book revisits some of the most significant guerrilla struggles of the late 19th century, all set in Africa, and remind readers, in light of current events, the difficulties involved in engaging in this type of conflict.

Two volumes introduce the history of colonial wars in Africa and illustrate why African countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Somalia, and Sudan continue to experience ethnic, political, and religious violence in the early 21st century. This sweeping study examines the wars of colonial conquest fought in Africa during the 19th and early 20th centuries. From Britain's efforts to wrest control of the Sudan from military leader Muhammad Ahmad al-Mahdi, to Italy's decisive defeat at the Battle of Adowa in Ethiopia, to Leopold II's brutal reign over the Belgian Congo, the work surveys the devastation reaped upon the continent by colonization and illustrates how its combative influence continues to resonate in Africa today. Written by scholars in the fields of history and politics, this complete reference includes entries on wars, campaigns, rebellions, battles, leaders, and organizations. The work delves into key historical periods including the "Scramble for Africa" (ca.1880 to 1910); early European colonial wars in Africa, such as the Dutch in the Cape and the Portuguese in Angola and Mozambique; and African rebellions against the early colonial state in the 1890s and early 1900s. Entries feature prominent events and personalities as well as lesser-known occurrences and players.

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A full biography of the founding president of the African National Council (ANC), this account uncovers the inspirations for John L. Dube's many public achievements. Tracing the history of his forbearers in the Zulu kingdom, this volume chronicles the politician's life from his birth in 1871, and highlights his many achievements, including the founding of the Ohlange School, the key role he played in the Bhambatha Rebellion, and the authorship of the first Zulu novel. As it evaluates Dube's five-year presidency of the ANC, this book shows that in spite of the many conflicts and ambiguities in his position, Dube's central political belief--that Africans should be directly represented in the parliament of the land--remained remarkably constant throughout his long career.