Charles George Gordon : the evolution of a British hero
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Bruce Kozak (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
- Advisor
- Ann Saab
Abstract: During the Second British Empire, Britons actively supported the idealized conception that one lone British officer or civil administrator could accomplish strenuous and often dangerous tasks, through sheer determination and a charismatic personality. Charles George Gordon, during his ill-fated expedition to Khartoum, was portrayed by the majority of Britons as the epitome of this highly romantic image. The purpose of this research is to examine critically the growth and development of the so-called Gordon legend. In doing so, one must attempt to discover the individuals responsible for its creation, while simultaneously examining the social, political and economic environments of Great Britain and certain Oriental countries, which had a direct bearing on the legend itself. Contrary to popular and some scholastic opinion, Gordon was scarcely recognized by the British public during and after his exploits in China (1863-1864) and his early adventures in the Sudan (1874-1879). He only obtained enduring fame from an empire-minded public when he was sent to evacuate Egyptian troops during his second Sudanese mission in 1884.
Charles George Gordon : the evolution of a British hero
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- Language: English
- Date: 1973