English Summary/英文概要： Wednesday 22 January 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the long and distinguished history of the British Army. At noon a massive Zulu host attacked the 24th Regiment in its encampment at the foot of the mountain of Isandlwana, a distinctive feature that bore an eerie resemblance to the Sphinx badge of the outnumbered redcoats. Disaster ensued. Later that afternoon the victorious Zulus would strike the tiny British garrison at Rorke’s Drift. How Can Man Die Better is a unique analysis of Isandlwana v of the weapons, tactics, ground, and the intriguing characters who made the key military decisions. Because the fatal loss was so high on the British side there is still much that is unknown about the battle v until now. Mike Snook is the first military professional to scrutinize the battle in print since 1879. He has an unparalleled grasp of the nuances of the ground at Isandlwana and of their implications in practical military terms. Most compellingly he has an instinctive feel for the characters who forged this supremely dramatic history, for this is family’ history v the battle was fought by soldiers of the author’s own regiment. This is a work of unparalleled depth, which eschews the commonly held perception that the British collapse was sudden and that the 24th Regiment was quickly overwhelmed. Rather, there was a protracted and heroic defence against a determined and equally heroic foe. The author reconstructs the final phase of the battle in a way that has never been attempted before. It was to become the stuff of legend, which the author brings to life so vividly that one can almost sense the fear and smell the blood. How Can Man Die Better is essential reading for anyone interested in Isandlwana, the wider Anglo-Zulu War or the Victorian Army.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 879年1月22日星期三是英国陆军漫长而又卓越历史上最为戏剧性的一天。中午时分，一支庞大的祖鲁人袭击了驻扎在伊山德瓦纳山脚下的第24团营地，这一特点与人数不多的英国士兵佩戴的狮身人面像徽章极为相似。灾难接踵而至，那日下午晚些时候，凯旋的祖鲁人又转而袭击了罗克渡口的英国驻军。《虽死犹荣》是对这场伊散德尔瓦纳战役的独特分析，关于双方的武器，战术，战场以及作出作出关键军事决定的有趣历史人物的分析。这是一部史无前例的具有深度之作，它不论及人们普遍认为日不落帝国落幕是突然的，以及第24团很快就全线溃败的看法。而是更为转而更为确切地讲述这场战役，是一种持久的、英勇的棋逢敌手的防御。(Sandy)

Awards/获奖情况： ‘我读过的关于了不起的祖鲁史诗中最为有力和最感人的现代叙述。’ 理查德•福尔摩斯(Richard Holmes)