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The River War: An Historical Account of the Reconquest of the Soudan (1899), by Winston Churchill, is a history of the conquest of the Sudan between 1896 and 1899 by Anglo-Egyptian forces led by Lord Kitchener. [1]
Apr 2, 2002 · A classic account of the British reconquest of the Sudan in 1898, written by the future prime minister and Nobel laureate. The book covers the history, geography, and military operations of the campaign, as well as the political and social context of the region.
Dec 31, 2014 · The river war : an historical account of the reconquest of the Soudan. by. Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965; Rhodes, Francis William. Publication date. 1902. Topics. Sudan -- History. Publisher. London ; New York : Longmans, Green and Co. Collection. university_pittsburgh; americana. Contributor. University of Pittsburgh Library System. Language.
Jan 1, 2004 · The book explores the events surrounding the Mahdist War in Sudan during the late 19th century, detailing the conflict between British-led forces and the followers of the Mahdi. It sheds light on the geopolitical implications of the war and the impact of colonialism in the region, providing insight into the military strategies and human ...
May 5, 2014 · An immensely valuable work by one of the greatest statesman in history, and still is relevant today in understanding the motives of Islamic extremists. This is Volume 1 of the 1899 first edition of Winston Churchill's River War and Reconquest of the Soudan.
Jul 12, 2021 · Winston Churchill wrote The River War in 1899, based on his articles and personal experience of the Anglo-Egyptian campaign in the Sudan. The book, now reissued in two volumes, is a masterful and scholarly account of the war, its causes, battles and consequences.
It is the life of the lands through which it flows. It is the cause of the war: the means by which we fight; the end at which we aim. Imagination should paint the river through every page in the story. It glitters between the palm-trees during the actions. It is the explanation of nearly every military movement. By its banks the armies camp at ...
