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100 1 _aSlatin, Rudolf Carl, Freiherr von,
_d1857-1932
240 1 0 _aFeuer und Schwert im Sudan. English
245 1 0 _aFire and Sword in the Sudan :
_bA Personal Narrative of Fighting and Serving the Dervishes 1879-1895
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-10-12
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSudan -- History -- 1881-1899
653 _aSlatin, Rudolf Carl, Freiherr von, 1857-1932
653 _aSoldiers -- Sudan -- Biography
653 _aColonial administrators -- Sudan -- Biography
653 _aAustrians -- Sudan -- Biography
653 _aMahdism
700 1 _aWingate, F. R., Sir
_q(Francis Reginald),
_d1861-1953
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41035
999 _c81874
_d81874