A very remarkable people the Zulus: they defeat our generals, they convert our bishops, they have settled the fate of a great European dynasties.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disraeli praises the Zulus for defeating generals, converting religious leaders, and influencing European dynasties.
- In plain terms
- The Zulus defeated military, religious, and political powers.
- What can you take from it?
- Lesser-known groups can have major global impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who else changed history unexpectedly?
- How do cultures resist power?
Another view
It reflects a colonial perspective on indigenous success.
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