The Zulu kingdom -- Firearms in Zululand -- On the brink of war: the ultimatum -- British confidence -- The imperial and colonial forces -- Waiting for war -- The battle of Inyezane -- Disaster at Isandlwana -- The ammunition controversy -- The heroism at Rorke's Drift -- Gingindlovu and the relief at Eshowe -- The fight at Intombe River -- Hlobane mountain: more tragedy -- Khambula: a turning point -- The prince imperial tragedy - Ulundi: the final conquest -- Healers and hospitals -- The last year of Cetshwayo.