Charles George Gordon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432608842)

The book titled ""Charles George Gordon"" is a biography written by Lieutenant General Sir William F. Butler. The book tells the story of the life of Charles George Gordon, a British army officer who served in various military campaigns during the 19th century. The book begins with Gordon's childhood and early years, tracing his military career through his service in the Crimean War, the Indian Mutiny, and the Chinese Taiping Rebellion. The author provides a detailed account of Gordon's leadership style and his military tactics, as well as his personal beliefs and values.The book also covers Gordon's famous defense of Khartoum during the Mahdist War in Sudan, where he was ultimately killed. The author describes the events leading up to the siege of Khartoum, as well as the subsequent rescue mission led by General Kitchener.Throughout the book, the author provides a balanced and nuanced portrayal of Gordon, highlighting both his strengths and weaknesses as a leader and as a person. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of Britain's most famous military heroes.1913. Contents: The Name and the Clan-Ancestors-Birth-Early Days-Enters Royal Military Academy; Crimea-Bessarabia-Armenia; China; Gravesend; The Soudan; India-China-Ireland-Mauritius-The Cape of Good Hope-Palestine; Khartoum; and The Last Months at Khartoum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lieutenant General William F. Butler
ISBN-10: 1432608843
ISBN-13: 9781432608842
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d