Charles George Gordon

By William Francis Butler

Book Overview

The book titled ""Charles George Gordon"" is written by Lieutenant General Sir William F. Butler. The book provides a comprehensive description of the life and achievements of Charles George Gordon, a British Army officer who served in various parts of the world during the 19th century. The book covers Gordon's early life, his military career, and his role as a colonial administrator in Sudan and China. The author, who himself served in the military, provides an insightful analysis of Gordon's leadership qualities and his contributions to the British Empire. The book also sheds light on the political and social context of the time, including the conflicts and tensions between different nations and cultures. Overall, ""Charles George Gordon"" is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable individual who made significant contributions to the history of the British Empire.1913. Contents: The Name and the Clan-Ancestors-Birth-Early Days-Enters Royal Military Academy; Crimea-Bessarabia-Armenia; China; Gravesend; The Soudan; India-China-Ireland-Mauritius-The Cape of Good Hope-Palestine; Khartoum; and The Last Months at Khartoum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162772182
• ISBN13: 9781162772189
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"