The Great Trek North

<p>This book follows the journey of two Huguenot families escaping persecution in France to the Cape Colony in Africa. It is set in the period from the mid-1600s to the late 1900s.</p><p>Following the loss by the Dutch of its war against England the Cape Colony became a British Colony. Dutch and Huguenot settlers migrate north to escape British rule in what was called the Great Trek. Ultimately the descendants of the two families migrate to Rhodesia.</p><p>After a disagreement with the tyrant King of the Zulus Shaka his general Mzilikazi escapes with 500 of his men. He founds the Matabele kingdom in present day Zimbabwe.</p><p>The northward migration of both parties caused ongoing tensions between the settlers and the Matabele resulting in wars.</p><p>The novel moves the reader through the early history of Rhodesia which led to a declaration of independence from Britain.</p><p>The last few chapters give readers an experience of the Rhodesian Bush War.</p><p>The saga continues in 'We Brothers' and 'Justice Will be Done'.</p>