- Takes a fresh look at the period of Mahdist rule in Sudan until the death of the Khalifa at the little-known Battle of Umm Diwaikarat
- Contains a large number of period images and maps, some of which have not appeared in print for over a century
- Brings this often-overlooked chapter in Kitchener’s career to life in vivid detail, outlining the events that made him a household name, even to this day
- Arguably one of the most fascinating campaigns of the Victorian period, this title will appeal to anyone with an interest in British imperial history or military history more generally
The Sirdar and the Khalifa tells the story of General Kitchener’s campaign to reconquer Sudan and avenge the death of General Gordon, who was brutally killed at the hands of the Mahdi’s fanatical warriors when they broke into the Sudanese city of Khartoum. By following the consequences of perhaps one of the most dramatic events of the late Victorian period, this book explores the lesser-known—and far more successful—campaign fought against the Mahdi’s successor, the Khalifa, over a decade later.
| BOOK ISBN |
9781804200582 |
| FORMAT |
234 x 156 mm |
| BINDING |
Paperback |
| PAGES |
272 pages |
| PUBLICATION DATE |
November 2024 |
| TERRITORY |
World |
| ILLUSTRATIONS |
68 colour illustrations and 7 maps |
Mark Simner has been interested in British military history since childhood, having widely read and researched the period of 1700 to 1945. In 2007, he setup the incredibly successful Victorian Wars Forum, which was followed by the equally popular Napoleonic Wars Forum in 2011. His first book, An Illustrated Introduction to the Battle of Waterloo, was published in May 2015 and he has since written a number of other titles and articles. Pathan Rising: Jihad on the North West Frontier of India 1897-1898 is his first book for Fonthill Media.
