Sirdar And Khalifa Or The Reconquest Of The Soudan, 1898 (1898) - Bennet Burleigh - Bog

Sirdar and Khalifa or The Reconquest of the Soudan, 1898 is a historical book written by Bennet Burleigh. The book narrates the story of the reconquest of the Soudan (Sudan) by the British forces led by General Horatio Kitchener in 1898. The book primarily focuses on the battles fought between the British forces and the Mahdist forces led by Khalifa Abdullahi, who was the successor of the famous Mahdi, Muhammad Ahmad.The book provides a detailed account of the political and social conditions of the Soudan before the British invasion. It also discusses the role of the Mahdi in the Soudanese uprising against the British and the subsequent rise of Khalifa Abdullahi as the leader of the Mahdist forces.The book describes the various battles fought between the British and the Mahdist forces, including the famous Battle of Omdurman. It also provides a detailed account of the strategies used by both sides during the war.The book also sheds light on the political and economic aftermath of the British invasion of the Soudan. It discusses the establishment of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and the impact of British colonialism on the Soudanese people.Overall, Sirdar and Khalifa or The Reconquest of the Soudan, 1898 is a comprehensive and informative account of the British reconquest of the Soudan and its impact on the region.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.