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    Blood River 1838

    Ian Knight

    A myth-shattering study of the first clash between the Zulu kingdom and European interlopers and its dramatic effects on Boer and Zulu alike.

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    The Very Polite Knight

    A story that reminds us true heroes are compassionate, gentle and kind.

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    Warriors in Scarlet

    Ian Knight

    From the highly acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author Ian Knight, Warriors in Scarlet is an authoritative new history of Queen Victoria's army.

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    Queen Victoria’s Enemies (2): Northern Africa

    Ian Knight

    The British Army in Queen Victoria’s reign fought a series of regional campaigns against various African groups with complex military traditions well-suited to their environment. In many instances, the outcome…

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    Queen Victoria’s Enemies (3): India

    Ian Knight

    By the time Queen Victoria came to the throne, India - some 1,600,000 square miles, ranging from soaring mountains to deserts and jungle swamps, populated by 400,000,000 people with a…

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    British Forces in Zululand 1879

    Ian Knight

    Part of the Elite series, this history covers the deployment, the battles, the organization, the arms and the equipment of the British forces in Zululand in 1879.

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    Colenso 1899: The Boer War in Natal

    Ian Knight

    In 1899 Great Britain was at the height of its Imperial power. The Queen Empress had been on the throne for more than 50 glittering years, and her domain touched…

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    Isandlwana 1879: The great Zulu victory

    Ian Knight

    A study of Isandlwana, the most famous battle of the Zulu War, and the greatest defeat of the British Army during the entire Victorian era. The volume presents evidence from…

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    Boer Commando 1876-1902

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    Ian Knight uses both meticulously researched analysis and a composite character (Johannes de Bruyn) to paint a vivid picture of Boer life and their military effectiveness.

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    The Zulu War 1879

    Ian Knight

    This title covers one of the most dramatic periods of British and African history including the Zulu’s victory at Isandlwana. It assesses not only the causes of the war, but…

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    Zulu Rising: The Epic Story of iSandlwana and Rorke’s Drift

    Ian Knight

    A gripping and vivid account of one of the British army’s most famous battles

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    Warriors in Scarlet: The Life and Times of the Last Redcoats

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    From the highly acclaimed Sunday Times bestselling author Ian Knight, Warriors in Scarlet is an authoritative new history of Queen Victoria's army.

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    Rorke’s Drift 1879: ‘Pinned like rats in a hole

    Ian Knight

    A study of the struggle which took place in 1879 at the small mission station of Rorke’s Drift, when more than 3,000 Zulu warriors were pitted against 400 British troops…

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    Companion to the Anglo-Zulu War

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    Comprehensive historical companion to the Anglo-Zulu War.

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    Marching to the Drums: Eyewitness accounts of War from the Kabul Massacre to the Siege of Mafikeng

    Ian Knight

    Dramatic tales of warfare from Britain’s great days of empire.

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    Anatomy of Zulu Army: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879

    Ian Knight

    Explanations of Zulu tactics, weapons, and fighting methods.

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    A Door to Your Imagination

    Ian Knight,Heath Knight

    A Door to Your Imagination, Is full of delightful poems and illustrations. It has an impressive variety of fantastic topics … Such as swashbuckling pirates sailing the tropics! Prehistoric cavemen…

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    Musings

    Georgina Knight,Ian Knight

    Musings is a beguiling mix of short stories, poetry and correspondence by the author Ian Knight’s late wife Georgina, and biographical and explanatory material by the author himself.

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    Zulu War 1879: Twilight of a warrior nation

    Ian Castle,Ian Knight

    A study of the war between the independent Zulu nation and the British in 1879. The British administration aimed to crush the Zulus so that their authority in the region…

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    The Zulu War: Then and Now

    Ian Knight,Ian Castle

    This work is one of the most widley known military campaigns of the Victorian era. It contains graphic eyewitness accounts from both sides and additional chapters cover what remains to…

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    The Zulus

    Ian Knight

    ‘A very remarkable people, the Zulu’, the British Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, said on hearing of a fresh disaster in the war of 1879, ‘They defeat our generals; they convert…

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    British Fortifications in Zululand 1879

    Ian Knight

    On 11 January 1879 the British Empire went to war with the independent kingdom of Zululand. The British anticipated a swift and decisive victory, placing great faith in modern firepower…

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    Who’s Who in the Anglo Zulu War 1879 - Volume 1

    Adrian Greaves,Ian Knight

    Covers the main players, be they military, political or civilian, with concise individual entries. This title features military commanders on both sides, the VC winners, those at Rourke’s Drift and…

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    Maori Fortifications

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    The Maori people of New Zealand were experienced field engineers and it was common practice to protect villages with surrounding entrenchments and wooden palisades, known as pas. This book explores…

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    Australian Bushrangers 1788-1880

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    The frontier outlaws who defied the authorities on the wild Australian frontier in the Victorian era, and the Crown forces who eventually hunted them down.

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    Zulu 1816-1906

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    Describes the uniforms, weaponry, rituals, military practices and daily life of the Zulu warrior between 1816 and 1906. The period includes the Zulu War and provides an insight into the…

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    British Infantryman vs Zulu Warrior: Anglo-Zulu War 1879

    Ian Knight

    The short but savage Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 pitched well-equipped but complacent British soldiers into combat with the Zulu, one of history’s finest fighting forces. This study traces the changing…

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    Boer Guerrilla vs British Mounted Soldier: South Africa 1880-1902

    Ian Knight

    The fully illustrated David-vs-Goliath story of the Boer commandos and British mounted troops who fought one another in South Africa in the final years of the nineteenth century.

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    Queen Victoria’s Enemies (4): Asia, Australasia and the Americas

    Ian Knight

    Due to the spread of British strategic and commercial interests during the Victorian period, the British military was called upon to serve in theatres across the world. Some of the…

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    Who’s Who in the Zulu War 1879, Vol. 2: Colonials and Zulus

    Adrian Greaves,Ian Knight

    The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 has a character that inspires and fascinates readers and increasing numbers of visitors to South Africa. The two volume biographical dictionary of the participants reveals…

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    In the Shadow of Isandlwana

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    Definitive biography of Lord Chelmsford, the Victorian general who rose to prominence during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. Foreword by celebrated Anglo-Zulu historian and writer Ian Knight. Essential reading for…

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    British Infantryman vs Mahdist Warrior: Sudan 1884-98

    Ian Knight

    A new study of the battles fought between Queen Victoria’s infantry and the formidable Mahdists in the Sudan, from the Gordon Relief Expedition of 1884-85 to the climactic battles in…

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    The Breton Knights

    Ian Cleary

    The Breton Knights is a story about several knights of a single family who undergo adventures in the Realm of France against various demons and armies.

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    A Knight on Wheels

    Ian Hay

    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…

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    The Jinn Knight

    Ian Banks

    Robert Knight is a member of a powerful supernatural race known as the Jinn. Viewed as a threat by the rest of the supernatural world, the Jinn have been hunted…

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    Queen Victoria’s Enemies (1): Southern Africa

    Ian Knight

    When Queen Victoria acceded to the British throne in 1837, British troops had recently concluded a war in southern Africa against the Xhosa people, and the seeds were already sown…

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    The Boer Wars (2): 1898-1902

    Ian Knight

    An account of the Boer Wars. Triggered by Cecil Rhodes’ failed Jameson raid, the Anglo-Boer war started in 1898. It marked the end of the old wars of empire and…

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    The Zulus at War: The History, Rise, and Fall of the Tribe That Washed Its Spears

    Adrian Greaves,Xolani Mkhize

    A Compelling, Authoritative, and Accessible History of the Zulu Nation in South Africa.

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    The Knight the Witch Came Home

    Ian Richardson

    When Neve Gregory wakes up on a beach with no idea how she got there she cannot imagine the challenges that lie ahead. In an adventure that is out of…

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    Rorke’s Drift By Those Who Were There: Volume I

    Ian Knight,Lee Stevenson,Alan Baynham-Jones

    A fascinating investigation into the extraordinary events of the Battle of Rorke’s Drift.

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    Rorke’s Drift By Those Who Were There

    Lee Stevenson, Ian Knight, Gary Bayhnam-Jones

    "A comprehensive collection of first-hand accounts. This is a veritable treasure-trove, for both general readers and researchers." - John Laband

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    Norman the Naughty Knight

    Smriti Halls

    Telling tales lands Norman in tons of trouble in this funny adventure that’s perfect for children learning to read. Norman the Knight has told so many silly stories that his…

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    Norman the Naughty Knight and the Flying Horse

    Smriti Halls

    Norman and Doris the Dragon get ready for the big joust - but Norman’s silly stories land him in trouble again in this brilliantly funny adventure, perfect for children learning…

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    Rory’s Room of Rectangles

    Ian Eagleton

    A book about blended families and big feelings, centred around Rory's first Father's Day without his dad living at home. A surprise trip to an art gallery helps him reflect…

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    Nurturing Professional Judgement

    Ben Knight

    A critical guide for teacher educators and early career mentors in supporting the development of professional judgement and intuitive practice.

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