02818cam a22003973u 4500 41035 UtSlPG 20260610133934.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05008278 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT Slatin, Rudolf Carl, Freiherr von, 1857-1932 Feuer und Schwert im Sudan. English Fire and Sword in the Sudan : A Personal Narrative of Fighting and Serving the Dervishes 1879-1895 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-12 Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Fire and Sword in the Sudan" by Freiherr von Rudolf Carl Slatin is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative details Slatin's personal experiences during his time in the Sudan, particularly focusing on his interactions with the Mahdists and serving the Dervishes during a tumultuous period of conflict and upheaval. The book provides insight into the political and social complexities of the Sudan as well as the implications of the Mahdist revolt against the Egyptian administration. At the start of the work, the author introduces his journey back to Sudan after several years, motivated by a desire to serve under General Gordon. Following his arrival in Khartum, Slatin discusses the widespread corruption that plagued the administration and how this corruption contributed to tensions among the local Arab populations. He reflects on his subsequent appointment as Mudir of Dara, detailing the growing unrest and the dynamics of local power struggles while introducing key figures such as Gordon and Suleiman Zubeir. This opening segment sets the foundation for Slatin's in-depth exploration of the conflicts that would soon engulf the region, showcasing his commitment to provide a faithful account of his experiences amidst the chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sudan -- History -- 1881-1899 Slatin, Rudolf Carl, Freiherr von, 1857-1932 Soldiers -- Sudan -- Biography Colonial administrators -- Sudan -- Biography Austrians -- Sudan -- Biography Mahdism Wingate, F. R., Sir (Francis Reginald), 1861-1953 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41035 81874 81874