Sirdar and Khalifa or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898
Witness the clash of empires and the tides of change in Bennet Burleigh's riveting Sirdar and Khalifa: or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898. As a seasoned war correspondent, Burleigh offers a front-row account of one of the most dramatic campaigns of British imperial history. Detailing the fierce battles between Anglo-Egyptian forces led by Sir Herbert Kitchener (the "Sirdar") and the Mahdist state under the Khalifa, Burleigh's narrative blends firsthand observation with incisive commentary. He captures the heroism, brutality, and strategic maneuvers that culminated in the decisive Battle of Omdurman. Yet beyond the battlefield, Burleigh explores the cultural, religious, and political tensions that fueled this epic struggle. His vivid, ground-level reporting offers readers not just a chronicle of conquest, but a textured portrait of the Sudan at a crossroads. Sirdar and Khalifa remains an essential read for anyone fascinated by imperial history, military campaigns, and the complex legacy of colonialism.
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Sirdar and Khalifa or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898
Witness the clash of empires and the tides of change in Bennet Burleigh's riveting Sirdar and Khalifa: or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898. As a seasoned war correspondent, Burleigh offers a front-row account of one of the most dramatic campaigns of British imperial history. Detailing the fierce battles between Anglo-Egyptian forces led by Sir Herbert Kitchener (the "Sirdar") and the Mahdist state under the Khalifa, Burleigh's narrative blends firsthand observation with incisive commentary. He captures the heroism, brutality, and strategic maneuvers that culminated in the decisive Battle of Omdurman. Yet beyond the battlefield, Burleigh explores the cultural, religious, and political tensions that fueled this epic struggle. His vivid, ground-level reporting offers readers not just a chronicle of conquest, but a textured portrait of the Sudan at a crossroads. Sirdar and Khalifa remains an essential read for anyone fascinated by imperial history, military campaigns, and the complex legacy of colonialism.
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Sirdar and Khalifa or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898

Sirdar and Khalifa or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898

by Bennet Burleigh
Sirdar and Khalifa or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898
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Sirdar and Khalifa or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898

Sirdar and Khalifa or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898

by Bennet Burleigh

Overview

Witness the clash of empires and the tides of change in Bennet Burleigh's riveting Sirdar and Khalifa: or, the Re-Conquest of the Soudan, 1898. As a seasoned war correspondent, Burleigh offers a front-row account of one of the most dramatic campaigns of British imperial history. Detailing the fierce battles between Anglo-Egyptian forces led by Sir Herbert Kitchener (the "Sirdar") and the Mahdist state under the Khalifa, Burleigh's narrative blends firsthand observation with incisive commentary. He captures the heroism, brutality, and strategic maneuvers that culminated in the decisive Battle of Omdurman. Yet beyond the battlefield, Burleigh explores the cultural, religious, and political tensions that fueled this epic struggle. His vivid, ground-level reporting offers readers not just a chronicle of conquest, but a textured portrait of the Sudan at a crossroads. Sirdar and Khalifa remains an essential read for anyone fascinated by imperial history, military campaigns, and the complex legacy of colonialism.

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ISBN-13: 9781779790972
Publisher: Porirua Publishing
Publication date: 06/20/2025
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 211
File size: 11 MB
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About the Author

Bennet Burleigh, born in 1840 and passing in 1914, was a Scottish-born war correspondent renowned for his vivid dispatches from battlefronts across the globe. Initially a political radical involved in revolutionary activities, Burleigh later became a celebrated journalist for the Daily Telegraph, covering conflicts from the Sudan Campaign to the Second Boer War. His book Sirdar and Khalifa recounts the British re-conquest of Sudan with a blend of eyewitness detail and imperial perspective. Burleigh’s fearless reporting and larger-than-life persona made him one of the most colorful correspondents of the Victorian age.
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