With Kitchener To Khartum

By G.W. Steevens

Book Overview

With Kitchener To Khartum is a historical account of the British campaign in Sudan in the late 19th century, written by journalist George W. Steevens. The book details the military expedition led by General Herbert Kitchener to retake the Sudanese capital of Khartoum from the forces of the Mahdi, a Muslim leader who had led a rebellion against British rule in the region. Steevens recounts the battles, hardships, and triumphs of the campaign, as well as the personalities and motivations of the key players involved. The book also provides insight into the broader political and social context of the conflict, including the British Empire's imperial ambitions and the complex religious and cultural dynamics of the region. With Kitchener To Khartum is a gripping and informative read for anyone interested in military history, colonialism, and the history of Africa.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: 116362103X
• ISBN13: 9781163621035
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"