With an Account of Sir William Hewett’s Mission to King John of Abyssinia — 2 Volume Set

By Wylde, A. B.

London: Remington & Co., 1888. 2nd Edition. 8vo – 23.1 cm. Volume I: (6), 347 pp. including Index; Volume II: (6), 314 pp. including Index, large color fold-out map bound at rear – only in this 2nd Edition – half-titles present in both volumes– complete. Full red calf with five raised bands, black morocco label and all titles in bright gilt — a very attractive modern binding in excellent condition. Interior is complete, strong and also in excellent condition — a lovely set in Fine condition. Scarce.

Narrative of conditions in the Soudan after the Mahdist rebellion. Includes the account of Hewett’s mission to Abyssinia. Muhammad Ahmad now called himself Mahdi, i.e. “he who is guided in the right way”, proclaimed Jihad or Holy War against the hated Egyptians. His dervish army was successful. In spite of antiquated weapons and obsolete tactics the fanatic and religious devotion paid off. The Egyptian garrisons were forced to surrender and were captured one after another. Mahdi’s and Abdullah’s Holy War was a struggle for freedom. Their religion was radical Islamic fundamentalism that is now a concern world-wide.

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