sudan campaigns 1881 98 von wilkinson latham robert (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Roffe, Michael (illustrator). Paperback. 40pp. Wraps just slightly tanned.

Zustand: Very Good. Roffe, Michael (illustrator). Very Good condition. Men-At-Arms Series, No. 59. (Sudan, Egypt, Military History) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Roffe, Michael (illustrator). In the Sudan in 1881 an obscure son of a carpenter pronounced himself the Mahdi or Guided One of the Prophet, the long-expected Messiah of the Islamic faith. His influence was so strong that Egypt (co-ruled by Britain and France) was plunged into war. Robert Wilkinson-Latham provides an absorbing account of the Sudan campaigns, including the siege of Khartoum, the unpredictable General Charles Gordon, and the Nile Expedition. The author details the organisation and fortunes of all forces involved, painting a fascinating picture of the place and its peoples from 188198. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Roffe, Michael (illustrator). In the Sudan in 1881 an obscure son of a carpenter pronounced himself the Mahdi or Guided One of the Prophet, the long-expected Messiah of the Islamic faith. His influence was so strong that Egypt (co-ruled by Britain and France) was plunged into war. Robert Wilkinson-Latham provides an absorbing account of the Sudan campaigns, including the siege of Khartoum, the unpredictable General Charles Gordon, and the Nile Expedition. The author details the organisation and fortunes of all forces involved, painting a fascinating picture of the place and its peoples from 188198. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.