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	The Sirdar and the Khalifa: Kitchener's Re-Conquest of the Sudan, 1896-98 4.60 avg rating — 15 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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