Diary of a Journey to Abyssinia, 1868

Diary of a Journey to Abyssinia, 1868
Author: William Simpson
Publisher: Tsehai Publishers
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2002
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780972317214

The Expedition to Magdala of 1867-1868 was a memorable event in British Military history of warfare in general, and in the history of Ethiopia. Meticulously planned and executed, the campaign was a triumph for its commander, Sir Robert Napier. It was notable for the use of Elephants imported from India, the building of a port railway and the use of breech-loading rifles, the first time they employed in War.

Nineteenth-Century Travels, Explorations and Empires, Part II vol 7

Nineteenth-Century Travels, Explorations and Empires, Part II vol 7
Author: Peter J Kitson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2021-12-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000561283

A collection of writings on travels undertaken in the Victorian era. The texts collected in these volumes show how 19th century travel literature served the interests of empire by promoting British political and economic values that translated into manufacturing goods.