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The Campaign Of The Cataracts

- Being A Personal Narrative Of The Great Nile Expedition Of 1884-1885 (1887)

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The Campaign of the Cataracts is a historical account written by William Francis Butler, describing his personal experiences during the Great Nile Expedition of 1884-1885. The book details the British military campaign to suppress the Mahdist uprising in Sudan, which threatened British interests in Egypt and the Suez Canal. Butler, who was a British officer and diplomat, provides a vivid and engaging narrative of the campaign, including the battles, the logistics of the expedition, and the political and social context of the conflict. The book is a valuable primary source for historians interested in the late 19th century colonial history of Africa, and also provides insights into the military tactics and strategies of the time. The Campaign of the Cataracts is a well-written and informative book that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British imperial history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165549221
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 448
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 210x279x23 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 998 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 14. december 2024
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The Campaign of the Cataracts is a historical account written by William Francis Butler, describing his personal experiences during the Great Nile Expedition of 1884-1885. The book details the British military campaign to suppress the Mahdist uprising in Sudan, which threatened British interests in Egypt and the Suez Canal. Butler, who was a British officer and diplomat, provides a vivid and engaging narrative of the campaign, including the battles, the logistics of the expedition, and the political and social context of the conflict. The book is a valuable primary source for historians interested in the late 19th century colonial history of Africa, and also provides insights into the military tactics and strategies of the time. The Campaign of the Cataracts is a well-written and informative book that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in British imperial history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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