A Personal Narrative of Fighting and Serving the Dervishes 1879-1895 Slatin, Rudolf Carl, Freiherr von 1857-1932 creator Wingate, F. R., Sir (Francis Reginald) 1861-1953 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) 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 DT Original publication data not identified 05008278 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41035 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41035 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133934.0 41035