Gordon of Khartoum - The Great Imperial Adventurer Documentary

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Gordon was a man that knew where he was going. He never deviated from duty nor from what was right. EXCELLENT PRESENTATION.

An American here - Gordon is a personal hero of mine. I lived in Khartoum for almost a year in my mid-twenties, back in 1993, and I discovered his story there, and became intrigued by his personal story. I'm glad I had the opportunity to live in Sudan when I did, and to have the experience I did, and I can feel a bit of his presence when I think back to my own time in Khartoum, which, though challenging, were absolutely nothing compared to the challenge he faced when he was there. This guy is a true hero.

“If you tell the truth, you have infinite power; but if not, you have infinite power against you” Charles George Gordon

I love how Napoleon Bonaparte finds his way into every documentary, no matter who the subject is.

Gordon was one of those special individuals with almost super-human self-discipline …He denied himself what most consider natural human needs & desires : Sex/intimacy ; alcohol; money; status…even food, engaging in regular fasting….Throughout history, this type of individual has tended to fall into one of two categories : Authoritarian zealot or, as was the case with Gordon, one who denies self by working for the good of others…. I have never had anything but the greatest respect for the man—and have never read a word against him from his many contemporaries ….He was universally respected—especially by the native soldiers that he led….Gordon deserved the accolades he received at the time….Still does.

Charles George Gordon was my Dad's Great Uncle.

I remember watching an old movie called Kartoom that was based on his later life. Thank you for putting this person in perspective.

He sounded like a Saint. And quite possibly the last of a dying breed.

I believe General Gordon was a wonderful leader and did so much for different people of different cultures May he RIP and May the lord bless his soul.

Fantastic to have the context and detail for another historical figure whom I knew only by name. Until now 'Gordon' was just a passing reference in 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Empty house' Watson - "You mean you actually saw the palace where Gordon was murdered?" Holmes - "It was a sorry sight. His blood...still upon the staircase" He certainly seems to have been a rare gem in being a man of military and political power/influence, who also had integrity, humility and a caring heart. Hardly surprising then that he met such a tragic end... it seems the lot of such individuals.

A very good compliment to this video is the Movie "Khartoum" 1966. If you haven't seen it, its quite good. Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier.

Gordon was one of the greatest Englishmen of all time.

We all wish we could hear the voice of a Gibbon, Macaulay or even Burke in the telling of British and world history, yet this profile narrator is more than qualified in that regard. Another 1st rate production on a character that will long remain reverent to many. Beautiful imagery from all the relevant footsteps of Gordon's illustrious career made this a visual feast also. It would be interesting to know how Egyptian,Turkish and Chinese history write about his legacy today.

A truly soldier of genuine mind and extraordinary characteristics .We are proud of him a man of the earth.

Wow, I didn't realise that there was so much to this man, he was very great.

I just wanted to exact an error in the doc. Being a Muslim I do not believe in the so called muslim messiah. We Muslims condemn him as he is not the real Muslim messiah. So I strongly and in the name of Islam believe that Gordon did not die as just a Christian defending his own faith but as some one who died. as a defender of Islam as mehdi was a false prophet or a Muslim messiah. So I believe that Gordon was martyred as a defender of Christian and Muslim faith alike. I applaud his sincerity and his stand against that false messiah. We are waiting fit for the real messiah and denounce that mehdi.

What a man! Simply no words to describe how awesome he was

I have never heard of this guy but he sure was interesting! Thank you very much 😊

In an era of paper heroes, Gordon of Khartoum was the real thing.