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Book Series Question
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:14 pm
by Bill-Peters
Can anyone recommend this series of books: Africa @War
Sample title:
https://www.amazon.com/Bush-Rhodesia-19 ... 83aa3bc82d
I am thinking of buying some of these books in order to get a better understanding of the wars in Africa. They might make a good subject for a boardgame using event cards, etc.
Re: Book Series Question
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:13 pm
by rahamy
I believe Helion has several books on the subject, and this weekend all of their ebooks are on sale:
https://www.helion.co.uk/helion-digital ... c45314ec04
Re: Book Series Question
Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:49 pm
by Tex27
The Great Boer War by Byron Farwell
The Washing Of The Spears - A History Of The Rise And Fall Of The Zulu Nation Under Shaka And Its Fall In The Zulu War Of 1879
by Donald R. Morris
The Scramble for Africa: White Man's Conquest of the Dark Continent from 1876 to 1912 by Thomas Pakenham (A great read but not really focused in a particular war but a great foundation)
Re: Book Series Question
Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:15 am
by Bill-Peters
I picked up the book I referenced. Seems like a good book but the lack of maps led me to Google image search maps and I found some detailed maps I can use to reference while I read the book.
Thanks for the info, Rich. Helion is the folks that produced this book series. This series is perfect for the level of interest I have in the campaigns/wars.
I enjoyed reading a book on the Boer War some time ago by Thomas Pakenham:
https://www.amazon.com/Boer-War-Thomas- ... 281&sr=1-1
Its a very detailed account on the war.