Gordon of Khartoum: An Extraordinary Soldier (History Makers) - Softcover

Pollock, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845500636 ISBN 13: 9781845500634

Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd, 2008

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'This major and magisterial book... the most important yet by this shrewd author. It must be read.'

(Rt. Revd. Maurice Wood)

'..is never supercilious and respects the complexity of [its] subject...recounts innumerable instances of heroism, yet in the end Christianity is the hero of [the] story...give it a try.'

(The Sunday Times)

'Gordon's mercurial character comes through with great charm from this narrative - it was not by chance that everyone called him Charlie - and Pollock demonstrates to good effect his un-heroic practicality...'

(The Guardian)

'A really excellent account... This is a shrewd and well-balanced assessment of an outstanding man. Not only an authoritative biography, but it is also highly readable.'

(Lt. Col. Sir Julian Paget)

'This is a respectful, cautious biography... but there is a good tale to tell, deliberately uncluttered by too much analysis or interpretation.'

(The Financial Times)

Pollock has provided an interesting, readable accoount of Gordon's life. The book is well resarched and draws from his correspondence to family members and recollections of peers.

(Byron Snapp, Calvary Herald, Calvary Reformed Presbyterian Church)

Book Description:

A British military hero

About this edition

• Publisher: Christian Focus Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1845500636
• ISBN 13: 9781845500634
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 448