Why Africa?

I. Historical precedents

II. Routes to India

Why Egypt?

I. Suez Canal

A. French Control

B. Ferdinand de Lesseps

C. Khedive 40%

D. British Interests

II. Sale of Suez Canal Shares, Nov 1875

III. Anglo-French Protectorate, Nov 1876

IV. Arabi Pasha’s revolt, Jan 1882

V. Bombardment of Alexandria

Wolseley’s Egyptian Campaign

I. Abukir Bay subterfuge

II. Move on Port Said, Iamilia, and Suez Canal

III. Battle of Tel-el-Kebir, 10 Sep 1992

IV. Gladstone’s principles vs. practices

A. “Six Principles”

B. “Egypt for the Egyptians”

V. Reluctant Imperialists

The Mahdi and the Sudan

I. “Dervishes”/Ansar

A. Jibba

II. Defeat of Hicks at Kashgil

III. Defeat of Baker

IV. Graham’s successes

IV. Khedive’s Sudanese aspirations

V. Charles “Chinese” Gordon at Khartoum

A. Insubordination

B. Death

C. Anti-Gladstone backlash

Wolseley’s Rescue Campaign

I. Camel Corps

II. Whaling Boats

III. Desert Column sent to Metemma

A. Battle of Abu Klea

B. Battle of Abu Kru

C. Late arrival at Khartoum

IV. Battle of Hasin, 20 Mar 1885

V. Panjdeh distraction

VI. Withdrawal

Retaking the Sudan

I. French interference

II. Herbert Horatio Kitchener

III. Construction of Railroad

IV. Battle of Firket, 7 June 1896

V. Battle of Atbara, March 1898

I. Amir Mahmud

II. dem and zeriba

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