ISBN: 9781331292579 - forty-three years in india: including the cabul disasters, captivities in affghanistan and the punjaub, and a narrative of the mutinies in rajputana ... the mutinies in rajputana (classic reprint) (4 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's extraordinary journey through the tumultuous years of British involvement in Afghanistan. It plunges the reader into the heart of the First Anglo-Afghan War, a conflict characterized by both stunning victories and crushing defeats. The author, a seasoned British officer, vividly describes the battles, the treacherous landscapes, and the complex political machinations that shaped this pivotal era. The book's narrative weaves together personal accounts of military campaigns, intimate portraits of key figures such as Shah Soojah and Dost Mahomed Khan, and astute observations on the Afghan people and their culture. The author explores themes of imperialism, diplomacy, and the clash of cultures. He reveals the human cost of war and the complexities of navigating the delicate balance between military power and political strategy. His observations on the Afghan character, both its strengths and weaknesses, offer valuable insights into a society resisting the imposition of an alien power. This captivating chronicle offers a unique perspective on a pivotal chapter in British imperial history, highlighting the perils and the possibilities of military intervention in a land of formidable challenges and unpredictable alliances. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 332 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. This item is printed on demand.