Chinese Gordon: "Honour not Honours"
The book "Honour Not Honours" by George Griffith tells the story of Chinese Gordon, a British military officer who served in China during the late 19th century. The book focuses on his heroic actions and leadership qualities that earned him the respect and admiration of both his fellow soldiers and the Chinese people he fought to protect. It also delves into the political intrigues and power struggles that surrounded Gordon's time in China, providing a fascinating glimpse into this tumultuous period of history.
By George Griffith · First published 1890 · Genre: Biography, History, Military · 8,517 words
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We are living rather too near to the days of the man himself, to be able to say what place History will ultimately assign to the greatest and most famous of the old fighting stock of the Gordons. Probably the discriminating historian of the day after to-morrow will look upon him ethnologically as a queer survival or throwback -- a man who lived and did his work in the nineteenth century in the style of the fifteenth, or even the fourteenth.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Griffith
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Biography, History, Military, Adventure, Political
- Length: 8,517 words
- Structure: 1 section, 89 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Biography — The book focuses on the life and achievements of Charles George Gordon, detailing his military career and personal philosophy.
- History — It provides a historical account of the British Empire and its military engagements during the 19th century, particularly in Africa and China.
- Military — The narrative centers on Gordon's military exploits and strategies, highlighting his role as a soldier and leader.
- Adventure — Gordon's travels and missions across various continents are depicted with a sense of adventure and exploration.
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military · biography · historical · adventure · colonialism · leadership · British Empire · Africa · heroism · exploration · 19th century · war