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Gordon of Khartoum: An Extraordinary Soldier

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Description for Gordon of Khartoum: An Extraordinary Soldier Paperback. Series: History Makers. Num Pages: 448 pages. BIC Classification: BGH; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 146 x 29. Weight in Grams: 366.

Charles George Gordon gained universal respect and affection in the slums of urban Victorian Britain fighting on spiritual battlegrounds.

Later, he obtained the same reputation as he commanded in battle Chinese, Egyptian, and African (but never British) troops, to become a British military hero. General Gordon died while trying to save Khartoum from fire and sword in 1885, the mourning from a grateful nation was only surpassed by the death's of Henry Havelock at Lucknow and Nelson at Trafalgar.

Gladstone, Britain's Prime Minister at the time feared it would bring down his government. He is now known as one of Britain's greatest ... Read more

There are 4 parts to this well researched and exciting biography:


  • Part One: 'Yellow Jacket', 1833-1864.

  • Part Two: 'The Liberator' 1865-1879.

  • Part Three: 'The Pillar of Cloud' 1880-1883.

  • Part Four: 'Too Late' 1884-1885.

John Pollock, author of other highly praised biographies (including Havelock's), draws on extensive, but little used, manuscript sources to vividly retell a fascinating and colourful true story of an extraordinary figure.

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Product Details

Publisher
Christian Focus Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
History Makers
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Tain, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845500634
SKU
V9781845500634
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1

About John Pollock
The late John Pollock, an award-winning biographer, had a flair for telling a dramatic story. He used this talent to write many biographies including ones on D. L. Moody and Major General Sir Henry Havelock.

Reviews for Gordon of Khartoum: An Extraordinary Soldier
'Gordon's mercurial character comes through with great charm from this narrative - it was not by chance that everyone called him Charlie - and Pollock demonstrates to good effect his un-heroic practicality...'
The Guardian 'A really excellent account... This is a shrewd and well-balanced assessment of an outstanding man. Not only an authoritative biography, but it is also highly ... Read more

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