Sirdar and Khalifa

by Bennet Burleigh

Book Overview

Published in 1899, this book explores the military conflict between British forces led by General Kitchener and the forces of the Mahdist Sudanese leader Abdullah al-Taashi (known as the Khalifa). Burleigh, a war correspondent for the London Daily Telegraph, offers a vivid and compelling account of the battles and political tensions that defined this period of late 19th century colonialism.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022493442
• ISBN13: 9781022493445
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"