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Chargement... Bones in the Nile: The Kingmaker Conspiracy A Narrative of the Omdurman Chroniclespar Omer Ertur
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A NARRATIVE OF THE OMDURMAN CHRONICLESThis historical narrative covers a period of nineteen months, January 1884 through July 1885, during which the Mahdist uprising in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan matures and forms the state of Mahdiya.Two principal characters in this armed political struggle are Charles George Gordon, the British general sent by the government of Great Britain to Khartoum to evacuate the Anglo-Egyptian garrison, and Muhammed Ahmed Al Mahdi, the leader of the Sudanese uprising against British colonial rule, whose army laid siege to the garrisontown. Both men, the British general and the leader of the Sudanese uprising, meet their demise in highly questionable circumstances. Five months after successfully declaring independence from British-ruled Egypt, the leader of Mahdiya dies under mysterious circumstances. The story explains and describes the political environment that resulted in the assassination of Muhammed Ahmed and connects his unexpected death with the assassination of General Gordon. The narrative reveals the modus operandi of the two assassinations and the rationale of the assailants in undertaking these bloody actions and accomplishing their deadly aims. The story line is based on actual events that are described in chronicles presented at the end of the book. The main theme of the story is a contemplation upon the injustices and sufferings that resulted from the clash of two distinct civilizations, each with sharplyenunciated political values, cultural habits, and religious dogmas. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Omer Ertur has written a great story that intertwines the history of Northern Africa with a great story. The book is a little long, but well worth the knowledge and the excitement you will receive when finished reading. The author describes the setting and the history in detail as if he was part of the history. Easy to follow. This is a great read for history buffs and historical fiction lovers. ( )