142. General Gordon and the Siege of Khartoum
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General Gordon's Complex Legacy in Sudan
This chapter explores General Gordon's complex life and career as he navigated the Sudan during the late 19th century, highlighting his controversial methods and missionary zeal. It examines the intertwining issues of slavery, imperial control, and Gordon's legacy, framed by the poignant reflections of poet William McGonagall on his tragic end.
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