- Paperback: 148 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (20 April 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0595091458
- ISBN-13: 978-0595091454
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 12.9 x 1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,070,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A Holy War raged across Egypt. The Mahdi, fanatical prophet of Allah and leader of countless thousands of armed tribesman, was about to descend upon Khartoum arsenal of Egypt, ruler of Sudan. In England Prime Minister Gladstone made a political decision: England had responsibilities in Egypt but he would not send British troops to defend the city. Instead he would sacrifice one man. And so Gladstone sent General Charles George Gordon to Khartoum. Gordon, saviour of the Sudan, a man of righteous courage who would defy even the Prime Minister of England to rescue the people he loved, a man who had lived for themand, if need be, would die for them Also a magnificent motion picture starring Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier.
About the Author
Alan Caillou is an author with a thirst for adventure. During World War II he served with the British Intelligence Corps behind enemy lines in North Africa, was captured by the Italians, and escaped just before his scheduled execution. He then joined the guerillas to fight in Yugoslavia and Italy. After the War, he returned to Africa to become a safari guide. Mr. Caillou now makes his home in Arizona.
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