The Crescent and the Cross - Part Four
In the final part of this series, Owen Bennett-Jones examines the Islamic leader who...
The Documentary Podcast: Archive 2009 · BBC World Service
November 30, 200923m 24s
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Show Notes
In the final part of this series, Owen Bennett-Jones examines the Islamic leader who confronted the might of the British Empire. The Mahdi was a devout man, who developed a huge following. This programme examines his rise to power and his clash with the British General, Charles Gordon.