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River War : An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan by Winston Churchill (2006, Perfect)
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"Churchill's first major historical work is still considered one of his most riveting.". After the 1881 rebellion of the Mahdi had plunged the Sudan into chaos, British attempts to withdraw from the region climaxed in General Gordon's ill-fated attempt to rescue officials, soldiers, and Egyptian subjects from Khartoum.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486447855
ISBN-139780486447858
eBay Product ID (ePID)49203695
Product Key Features
Book TitleRiver War : an Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicEurope / Great Britain / General, Africa / East
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory
AuthorWinston Churchill
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-054773
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal962.4/03
Table Of ContentThe Rebellion of the Mahdi The Fate of the Envoy The Dervish Empire The Years of Preparation The Beginning of the War Firket The Recovery of the Dongola Province The Desert Railway Abu Hamed Berber Reconnaissance The Battle of the Atbara The Grand Advance The Operations of the First of September The Battle of Omdurman The Fall of the City ÒThe Fashoda IncidentÓ On the Blue Nile The End of the Khalifa Appendices A and B Index
SynopsisThis instructive treatise on a Middle Eastern conflict was written by one of history's greatest figures. Churchill recounts the operations directed by Lord Kitchener on the Upper Nile from 1896 to 1899, offering valuable insights into a historic clash of Western and Arabic cultures. 22 maps and plans., "Churchill's first major historical work is still considered one of his most riveting." -- Library Journal "It's a great read." -- The Washington Examiner A story of heroism and glory that rivals any work of fiction, this instructive treatise on a Middle Eastern conflict was written by one of history's greatest figures. In The River War, Winston Churchill recounts a critical but often overlooked episode from the days when the British Empire was at the height of its power: the operations directed by Lord Kitchener of Khartoum on the Upper Nile from 1896 to 1899, which led to England's reconquest of the Egyptian Sudan. After the 1881 rebellion of the Mahdi had plunged the Sudan into chaos, British attempts to withdraw from the region climaxed in General Gordon's ill-fated attempt to rescue officials, soldiers, and Egyptian subjects from Khartoum. A decade later, the British government began its efforts in the pacification and restoration of the Sudan--a mission that succeeded within two years, at the final battle of Omdurman. Churchill was present at this decisive battle, and he wrote this book while he was still a young cavalry officer. In addition to the future statesman's views of the conflicts and the politics behind them, it shows how the River War altered the fates of England, Egypt, and the Arabian people of northeast Africa. Illustrated by 22 maps and plans, this treatise offers valuable insights into a historic clash of Western and Arabic cultures.
LC Classification NumberDT156.6.C68 2006
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- Feb 01, 2017
River War
Very interesting glimpse into history. Churchill wrote what his expedition lived through. This brutal culture is still flourishing today.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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