Matabele Uprising

[Einbauschrank]

I want to understand the way the British ruled their African Empire and how they led war. I want to grasp the reasons for the Matabele uprising and the way the campaign was planned, to which extent London had its say and how much was left up to the famous "men on the spot". As someone who is not rooted in British tradition or military history or part of some colonial old boy network I'd be very grateful for some hints. Which books you consider a good starting point? I have already looked at the Wikipedia entries of course

Regards

Patrick

Edited July 29, 2007 by Einbauschrank