Fer et feu au Soudan. Traduit de la 8e �(c)d. allemande par G. Bettex. Pr�(c)c�(c)d�(c) de 2 lettres du Mahdi �(c)crites pendant la campagne de 1896

Fer et feu au Soudan, originally written by Rudolf Carl Slatin, recounts the tumultuous events in Sudan during the Mahdist uprising. This translation by G. Bettex, from the 8th German edition, offers a gripping firsthand account of Slatin Pasha's experiences, including his captivity and eventual escape. Preceding the main text are two letters from the Mahdi, written during the 1896 campaign, providing additional historical context.

Slatin's narrative provides valuable insights into the milit...