the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa, with an estimated 10–12 million people, living mainly in Southern Africa.
Armed with oxhide shields and spindly throwing spears. Battles were little more than brief and relatively bloodless clashes in which the outnumbered side prudently gave way before extensive casualties occurred.
Their empire was developed as a republic.
He revolutionized an already formidable army and fostered loyalty from this army which was bound to him not only by money but by honour and respect. He set the foundations for the most powerful empire Europe has ever seen, survived one civil war and won another, and earned the love and admiration of his people.