Coomassie And Magdala: The Story Of Two British Campaigns In Africa (1874) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164612896)

Coomassie And Magdala: The Story Of Two British Campaigns In Africa is a historical non-fiction book written by Henry Morton Stanley in 1874. The book narrates the story of two British campaigns in Africa - the Ashanti War of 1873-74 and the Abyssinian Expedition of 1867-68. The first part of the book focuses on the Ashanti War, which took place in present-day Ghana. Stanley describes the political and cultural background of the Ashanti people, their military prowess, and their conflict with the British. He also provides a detailed account of the British campaign, including the battles of Amoaful, Ordahsu, and Coomassie (now Kumasi). The book includes maps, sketches, and illustrations of the terrain, weapons, and tactics used in the war.The second part of the book deals with the Abyssinian Expedition, which was a military campaign led by the British against the Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II. Stanley describes the political and religious context of Ethiopia, the reasons for the British intervention, and the challenges faced by the expedition. He also provides a vivid account of the battles of Magdala and Arogye, which led to the defeat of Tewodros and the rescue of British hostages.Overall, Coomassie And Magdala: The Story Of Two British Campaigns In Africa is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the colonial history of Africa and the military strategies used by the British Empire. Stanley's narrative is engaging and informative, making the book a must-read for anyone interested in African history or military history.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: Henry Morton Stanley
ISBN-10: 1164612891
ISBN-13: 9781164612896
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 554
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.12d