
A heated debate at a German university erupts into a personal rivalry that propels its participants far beyond the lecture hall. When a sharp‑tongued student challenges the respected leader of the theological circle, the clash of egos quickly turns into a quest for honor. Their quarrel sets the stage for a journey that will carry them from scholarly salons to the sun‑baked streets of Cairo.
Crossing continents, the protagonists find themselves entangled in a simmering Egyptian revolt, where secret societies, daring duels, and shadowy espionage dominate daily life. Amid bustling bazaars and looming pyramids, they encounter fierce rebels, treacherous allies, and a mysterious figure named Helmar whose brutal tactics hint at deeper conflicts. The narrative weaves political intrigue with vivid adventure, inviting listeners to experience the tension of a nation on the brink of upheaval.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (450K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Roberta Staehlin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.)
Release date
2007-12-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1856–1918
Best known for his gripping memoir of captivity in Mahdist Sudan, this German-born adventurer wrote from hard experience and a life that crossed Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. His work offers a vivid first-hand view of Omdurman at the end of the 19th century.
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