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Coomassie and Magdala
Author: Henry M. Stanley
Hard cover, good condition. Rare find. 1891 edition.
Coomassie and Magdala by Henry M. Stanley is a compelling historical account of two significant British military expeditions in Africa during the 19th century. Drawing from his experiences as a special correspondent for the New York Herald and the New York Times, Stanley chronicles the 1868 Abyssinian Expedition to Magdala and the 1873 Ashanti Campaign to Kumasi (Coomassie), vividly describing the logistics, battles, political intrigues, and cultural encounters that shaped these campaigns. With a journalist’s eye for detail and a sense of imperial adventure, Stanley presents both the heroism and brutality of colonial warfare, while offering insight into British military power and its complex interactions with African societies. The book remains a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of imperialism, African resistance, and 19th-century geopolitics.
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