Magdala - The Story of the Abyssinian Campaign of 1866-7

“Magdala” by Henry M. Stanley is a gripping eyewitness account of the British military expedition to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) in 1866–67. Sent to rescue European captives held by Emperor Tewodros II, the campaign culminated in the dramatic storming of the mountain fortress of Magdala. Stanley, later famous for his African explorations, offers vivid reporting, detailed battlefield descriptions, and reflections on imperial politics and cultural encounters. It’s a compelling blend of journalism, travel narrative, and military history from a pivotal moment in British colonial efforts.
"Magdala - The Story of the Abyssinian Campaign of 1866-7" is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896.