142. General Gordon and the Siege of Khartoum
The Rest Is History
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Gordon, Khartoum, and the Threads of History
This chapter explores General Gordon's role in the siege of Khartoum against the backdrop of British intervention in the slave trade, emphasizing the interplay of personal and political narratives. It contrasts historical clothing craftsmanship with modern fast fashion, while examining the political ambivalence of Britain under Gladstone leading to Gordon's deployment.
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