{"product_id":"gordon-of-khartoum-from-the-crimea-to-china-to-sudan-paperback","title":"Gordon of Khartoum: From the Crimea to China to Sudan - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlexander McKee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the extraordinary life of Major-General Charles George Gordon, one of Victorian Britain's most illustrious military figures.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis captivating narrative chronicles Gordon's action-packed exploits in the Crimea, China, and the Sudan during an era of imperial expansion, making it essential reading for enthusiasts of Julian Symons, Charles C Trench, Richard Garrett, and Mike Snook. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn into a family steeped in military tradition, Gordon inherited a legacy of service, with his father a General and all his brothers army officers. Demonstrating exceptional skills in map-making and fortification design, he joined the Royal Engineers and embarked on his first active duty in the Crimea, notably participating in the renowned siege of Sevastopol. His military career extended to commanding the 'Ever Victorious Army' in China and serving in Egypt and Sudan. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1884, Gordon was dispatched to Khartoum to oversee the evacuation of civilians and soldiers threatened by a Muslim revolt. There, he courageously confronted his fate, meeting his famous and untimely demise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing from contemporary sources such as Gordon's war diaries, eyewitness testimonies, and newspaper articles, McKee delivers a meticulous portrayal of this deeply religious and enigmatic soldier - a legendary figure in British history.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096758812807,"sku":"9780854951833","price":20.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/FH2nFyQWtR9780854951833.webp?v=1756360214","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/gordon-of-khartoum-from-the-crimea-to-china-to-sudan-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}