Publisher's Synopsis
Fire and Sword in the Sudan is a personal narrative written by Rudolf C. Slatin, chronicling his experiences fighting and serving the Dervishes in Sudan. The book details Slatin's time as a prisoner of the Dervishes, his eventual escape, and his role as a military commander in the Sudanese army. Slatin provides vivid descriptions of battles, the harsh conditions of war, and the political climate of the time. The book offers a unique perspective on the conflict in Sudan, shedding light on the motivations and tactics of both sides. Overall, Fire and Sword in the Sudan is a gripping and informative account of a pivotal moment in Sudanese history.1896. Prompted by the earnest entreaties of his friends rather than by any wish of his own to relate his experiences, Mr. Slatin wrote these chapters. The author held high posts in the Sudan, traveled throughout the length and breadth of the country and, a perfect master of the language, he had opportunities which few others had to accurately describe affairs such as they were in the last days of the Egyptian Administration. While his experiences during his cruel captivity place him in a perfectly unique position as the highest authority on the rise, progress and wane of that great religious movement which wrenched the country from its conquerors and dragged it back into an almost indescribable condition of religious and moral decadence.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.
