02412cam a22003373u 4500 74823 UtSlPG 20260610134731.0 m cr n 260607r20241885utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DT Rivoyre, Denis de, 1837-1907 Aux pays du Soudan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-11-30 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) "Aux pays du Soudan : Bogos, Mensah, Souakim" by Denis de Rivoyre is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex socio-political landscape of the regions around the Red Sea, focusing on the interactions and conflicts between local tribes, Egyptian forces, and European interests, particularly through the lens of missionary activities and indigenous superstitions. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by describing the transformations in the area following the rise of Egyptian dominance after 1866. It contrasts the decaying state of the Mensah and Bogos regions with their previous glory, detailing their plight under the Egyptians and the impact of wars and famine. Rivoyre introduces the mission of Catholic priests trying to provide aid and maintain a foothold in the area, amid the intermingling of troubled relationships, exploitation from the Egyptians, and the historical memories of the local populations. The complex interplay between faith, culture, and colonial ambition is revealed through vivid descriptions of the dire conditions faced by the indigenous people and their struggles against external forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Paris: Plon, Nourrit et Cie, 1885 Ethiopia -- Description and travel Sudan -- Description and travel Martin-Chablis, Ernest https://books.google.com/books?id=u9V-KSDFEMcC https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74823 115548 115548