Sudan

The Reconquest Reappraised
Herausgeber: Spiers, Edward M.

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The contributors examine the colonial difficulties that triggered the campaign, the machinations of the Kaiser in trying to bring about a war between Britain and France, the evolution of French attitudes and the resolution of the Fashoda crisis, the well-informed and incisive monitoring of events by Austria-Hungary, and the widespread European view that Omdurman constituted a triumph for 'civilisation'. Finally, the significance of the reconquest is reviewed for its impact upon Sudanese history, particularly for the deeply rooted and enduring legacy of Mahdism.

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In 1898, Kitchener's Anglo-Egyptian army defeated the armies of dervishes at the battle of Omdurman. To commemorate the event, 11 historians have produced a reappraisal of the reconquest and its international repercussions. They examine some of the policies, personalities and issues involved.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. September 1998
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 447g
• ISBN-13: 9780714643076
• ISBN-10: 0714643076
• Artikelnr.: 21122032

Autorenporträt

Edward M. Spiers

Inhaltsangabe

The Guardian - FO scoffs at demand for kitchener apology - ran the
head-line - of a feature - not a review
" There is no cause for such a charge against Kitchener. He fully
implemented British policy. He did it at minimal risk to the Egyptian and
British lives under his command and in a fully professional and methodical
manner" Edward Spieres in response to charges.
The Victorian Military Society- "This is a substantial work by academic
historians, covering not only military but also diplomatic, media and other
aspects of the war, and placing it in its wider context...Sudan:The
Reconquest Reappraised is not revisionist in the sense of proposing any
fundamental reinterpretation. Rather, it significantly amplifies, clarifies
and modifies the histography of the reconquest. It will be a standard work
for years to come."
Society for Army Historical Research Journal
"It is a formula that works here thanks to Edward Spiers"s brilliant
introduction and the overall high quality of the contributions. ... It is
the balance of details with the comprehensive overview of events which
makes this such a fascinating campaign study."
Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History, Vol 27, No 3, Sept 99
"This is a readable, well-handled account which provides an accessible
introduction to the more salient features of the reconquest. ... This
attractively produced book provides a welcome and valuable starting-point
for any study of the Sudan campaign and is to be commended as such."
English Historical Reveiw vol115
"elegantly written, intelligently argued and make(s) effective use of a
wide range of archival research"
"stimulating book