Published Jan 25, 2022
142. General Gordon and the Siege of Khartoum
Explore the dramatic end of General Gordon at the Siege of Khartoum, as hosts Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook unravel the complexities of British imperialism, cultural clashes, and religious fervor that marked this pivotal event in Victorian history.
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