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142. General Gordon and the Siege of Khartoum

The Rest Is History

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Apocalyptic Movements and Resistance Against Imperialism

This chapter examines historical apocalyptic movements in response to Western imperialism, with a focus on the Mahdist uprising in Sudan and its parallels to other uprisings. It highlights General Gordon's view of the Mahdi as a symbol of local discontent and discusses the lasting implications of these struggles against Western authority in the Muslim world.

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