| Author |
Mitford, Bertram, 1855-1914 |
| Title |
The White Shield
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"The White Shield" by Bertram Mitford is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work presents a narrative steeped in the rich cultural backdrop of the Zulu nation during a period of conflict and change. The story revolves around a young warrior named Untuswa, who has recently gained prominence and navigates the treacherous landscape of power, betrayal, and leadership amid the backdrop of shifting allegiances within the Zulu tribe and their relationships with neighboring groups, notably the Boer settlers. The opening portion of the novel introduces the character of Untuswa as he engages in conversation with two Zulu warriors, reflecting on previous battles at Rorke's Drift and Kambula. As they converse, the seasoned induna Untuswa reminisces about past victories and the growth of their new nation under King Umzilikazi. The narrative quickly establishes the tension of impending conflict with the Amabuna, who seek to claim Zulu lands, and foreshadows treachery as the conspiracies of Untuswa's father, Ntelani, and others against King Umzilikazi unfold. This segment sets the stage for themes of loyalty, ambition, and the struggle for power, underpinning Untuswa's character development as he grapples with his own ambitions and the threat of betrayal from within his ranks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Africa -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mzilikazi, Matabele King, 1790-1868 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32893 |
| Release Date |
Jun 19, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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