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Shaka, the founder of the Zulu nation, is South Africa's most famous warrior-king. He was a formidable man. But what is his story and who were the Kings who came after him?
In this brief introduction to the subject, I am joined by historian Professor John Laband.
You can find his books on the subject via the links below.
The assassination of King Shaka - https://amzn.to/3KMq9Qj
The Eight Zulu Kings - https://amzn.to/43SOx9e
This interview was filmed at the Clash of Empires Exhibition in London. It is now finished but you can still visit their website - https://clashofempires.org/
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