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The River War: An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan
Hardcover
Political BiographiesAfrican History
ISBN13: 9781022979260
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 270
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The River War: An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan by Winston S. Churchill offers a gripping historical narrative of the Mahdist War and the British Empire's campaign to reclaim the Sudan. Written with the firsthand perspective and keen insight that would define Churchill's distinguished career, this volume provides a detailed account of the military strategies, political complexities, and human cost of this pivotal conflict in the late 19th century.
Explore the events that shaped the region, from the rise of the Mahdi to the ultimate reconquest, through Churchill's meticulous research and compelling prose. The River War remains a significant work for anyone interested in military history, the age of colonialism, and the enduring legacy of the British Empire. This edition presents a carefully prepared and authoritative text, ensuring the accessibility of this important historical document.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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