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The Mahdi of Sudan and the Death of General Gordon

The Mahdi of Sudan and the Death of General Gordon
By Fergus Nicoll

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On 26 January 1885, a Sudanese Islamic revolutionary army entered Khartoum. The ensuing slaughter involved the beheading of British officer General Charles Gordon. This new biography recognises the Mahdi's role as the charismatic but flawed leader of a movement seeking to free his people.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #151824 in Books
  • Published on: 2005-05-19
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 384 pages

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About the Author
Fergus Nicoll is a freelance current affairs journalist and presenter., working for the BBC World Service and CNN and as media consultant for a UK security firm.