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Title: With His Face to the Foe: The Life and Death of the Prince Imperial by Ian Knight ISBN: 1-873376-99-5 Publisher: Spellmount Ltd Pub. Date: 01 October, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95

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Rating: 5
Summary: Historian Knight Shines in his Telling of this Epic Tragedy
Comment: To those with an interest in British Colonial wars, particularly the Zulu War of 1879, Ian Knight is known as the preeminent scholar on the subject. His previous books have all been meticulously researched, couching fact within a writing style that makes for an enjoyable read. My interest in the Zulu War has always centered on the heroic major battles, especially the defense of the mission station at Rorke's Drift. Before reading this book I had considered the fate of the Prince Imperial (son of Napoleon III and heir in exile to the throne of France) to be a minor footnote to the text of the greater conflict and the subject held little interest for me. However, after completing the first chapter I had become a convert. I believe the brilliance of this book lies in Knight's ability to balance the instinctual historian within with the wonderful telling of a story. There really is something for everyone. The serious student will encounter information not commonly found in general histories, specifically relating to the impact the presence the Prince Imperial had on officers who were the strategists of the campaign. At times this impact was substantial and all of this rare information is well annotated. Those who wish to be drawn into a great story will not emerge disappointed. Knight deftly weaves the emotional and physical journeys of the key players in their passage to inevitable tragedy. Almost as compelling is the narrative of the fallout within the army from the death of the Prince and the struggle his mother, Empress Eugenie, endures in an attempt to come to terms with his dramatic passing. I would suggest that those unfamiliar with the Zulu War also acquire a copy of Knight's book, "Brave Mens Blood," as this comprehensive overview will provide a vivid context for the events in "With His Face to the Foe." For those with a working knowledge of the war, this is the definitive book on the subject and is a must read!