General Gordon - Couverture souple

Seton Churchill

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 936360988X ISBN 13 : 9789363609884

Editeur : Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

Charles George Gordon, often referred to as "Gordon of Khartoum," is best known for his military service in the Crimean War, his work in China during the Taiping Rebellion, and, most famously, his role in Sudan. Seton Churchill traces Gordon’s early life, including his upbringing and education, and details how his religious convictions and sense of duty shaped his approach to military leadership. A major focus of the book is Gordon's time in Sudan, where he was sent by the British government to deal with the growing power of the Mahdist forces. Gordon’s mission, which culminated in the Siege of Khartoum in 1885, is depicted as the defining moment of his career. Seton Churchill examines the complexities of this situation, including Gordon’s humanitarian efforts to protect the people of Khartoum, his strained relations with the British government, and his eventual death at the hands of the Mahdists when Khartoum fell.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Zinc Read
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 936360988X
• ISBN 13: 9789363609884
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 187
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• Personne responsable: non disponible