Slavery and Jihad in the Sudan is not only a riveting narrative
about the struggle against the slave trade and martyrdom of Charles
Gordon at the hands of the Mahdi, but also an account of conditions
during a period of great trauma.
Fred Thomas holds a PhD in social anthropology and has studied
and worked in Sudan. He relies on his vast knowledge and personal
experience to bring attention to a place and time in a unique part
of the world where grass roots conditions in a tribal society have
changed little over time, particularly in the vast expanses of
rural Sudan. Thomas highlights the extraordinary personalities of
the time by sharing anecdotes from explorers, Muslim holy men,
Christian missionaries, foreign mercenaries, and slave traders. As
Thomas recounts the legacy of Mahdism, he also includes haunting
vestiges of earlier times within the atrocities currently occurring
in Darfur, as well as an interesting correlation between ancient
tribal and religious differences to their practical relevance in
today's world.
Compiled with fragments of conversations, captivating
descriptions, and personal stories, Slavery and Jihad in the Sudan
allows a glimpse into a fascinating period.
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