With access to the private papers of the heroic Kitchener of Khartoum--victor of the Battle of Omdurman and avenger of the disastrously massacred General Gordon--this definitive biography, including 32 pages of black-and-white photographs, charts the illustrious, and sometimes infamous, career of the man who fought his last battles in the corridors of international power during World War I. It also finds beyond the formidable public figure a shy, reserved Christian man capable of great compassion and humanitarian vision. ...
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With access to the private papers of the heroic Kitchener of Khartoum--victor of the Battle of Omdurman and avenger of the disastrously massacred General Gordon--this definitive biography, including 32 pages of black-and-white photographs, charts the illustrious, and sometimes infamous, career of the man who fought his last battles in the corridors of international power during World War I. It also finds beyond the formidable public figure a shy, reserved Christian man capable of great compassion and humanitarian vision. "An engaging narrative that brings the colorful, late-Victorian military and political world vividly to life."--Kirkus Reviews "Pollock describes this amazing career with talent and passion. His book is well-written, lively, thoroughly researched...."--Financial Times
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Good. Size: 6x2x9; Hardcover with DJ. Ex-Library with usual markings. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Dust jacket shows edge wear. Light shelving foxing spots/dust-dulling on book page edges. Presented with protective clear book jacket cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.