The Life of Gordon (Classic Reprint): Major-General, R. E, C. B.; Turkish Field-Marshal, Grand Cordon Medjidieh, and Pasha; Chinese Titu (Field-Marshal), Yellow Jacket Order - Couverture souple

Demetrius C. Boulger

 
9781331620785: The Life of Gordon (Classic Reprint): Major-General, R. E, C. B.; Turkish Field-Marshal, Grand Cordon Medjidieh, and Pasha; Chinese Titu (Field-Marshal), Yellow Jacket Order

Synopsis

A detailed biography of Charles George Gordon, from his birth to the dramatic events at Khartoum, told with clarity and balanced judgment. This book combines military history with personal insight to illuminate one of Britain’s most famous soldiers.

This volume draws on Gordon’s papers and other sources to trace a complex career across the Crimean War, the China conflict, and years in the Soudan. It examines the decisions, risks, and consequences that shaped a pivotal era in imperial history.


  • Chronicles Gordon’s early life and rise in the Royal Artillery.

  • Explains key campaigns in the Crimea, China, and the Sudan with accessible detail.

  • Provides context on political and military choices surrounding Khartoum.

  • Offers a measured appraisal of leadership, strategy, and the era’s challenges.



Ideal for readers who want a clear, balanced account of a controversial and influential figure in 19th-century history.

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