John Dunn, Cetywayo and The Three Generals

At the outbreak of the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War, Dunn faced an acute dilemma. His contined wellbeing and prosperity lay in the hands of Cetshwayo. His natural inclination was to remain neutral, but neutrality was not possible in view of the direct pressure applied by Lord Chelmsford.The third major crisis of his life beckoned.

He made the decision prior to the outbreak of hostilities, to move his wives,children, followers and cattle to the South bank of the Thukela River, siding with the British and arguably betraying Cetshwayo for a second time

His autobiography, published in 1886 and edited by contemporary historian Duncan Moodie, includes the political and military role played by him during the invasion of Zululand, together with his subsequent post-war manoeuvring to re-establish his power base in Zululand.He expresses his views on the cause of the conflict and is forthright in his opinion of the three generals, namely Sir Garnet Wolseley, Lord Chelmsford and Hope Crealock who, together with Cetshwayo, form the title of his autobiography.What follows is a fascinating insight into one of the most powerful and influential characters of nineteenth century Zululand.

Dunn\'s eyesight failed in 1894 and, after a brief illness, he died on 5th Auguust 1895, aged sixty-five, of dropsy and heart disease at his eMooyeni home, near Gingindlovu.

Today, it is a source of great pride to belong to the thriving \'Dunns Descendents Association\' and a visit to his well keep grave, lovingly attended, reflects the high esteem in which this extraordinary \'white Zulu\' is held. Arthur Konigkramer, Ron Lock and Peter Quantrill.

Frontispiece with errata slip-iv plus Coments ii, plus 185 pages text with illustrations.