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Title: Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute
Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Andrea Ball, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks,
Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team
Summary: "Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute" by Theo. F. Rodenbough is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work examines the geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia's advances towards India, particularly focusing on the historical and military interactions among Russian, German, and British officers and travelers. The narrative sheds light on the complexities of Afghanistan's role as a strategic territory in this larger Anglo-Russian rivalry. The opening of the text serves to introduce the reader to the historical context of Russian expansion into Central Asia, establishing a narrative that chronicles Russia’s attempts to assert its influence in Afghanistan and beyond. Rodenbough outlines early Russian expeditions and the resulting political dynamics as they pertain to Britain and Afghanistan. The text paints a detailed picture of the military landscape, emphasizing the strategic importance of Afghanistan during this period, while also outlining the various cultural and historical influences at play in the region. Overall, the beginning frames a discussion on the multifaceted relationships and conflicts that emerged as these great powers advanced their territorial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rodenbough, Theophilus F. (Theophilus Francis), 1838-1912
EBook No.: 7320
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Eastern question (Central Asia)
Subject: Russians -- Asia, Central
Subject: Afghanistan
Subject: India -- Defenses
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute
Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Andrea Ball, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks,
Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team
Summary: "Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute" by Theo. F. Rodenbough is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work examines the geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia's advances towards India, particularly focusing on the historical and military interactions among Russian, German, and British officers and travelers. The narrative sheds light on the complexities of Afghanistan's role as a strategic territory in this larger Anglo-Russian rivalry. The opening of the text serves to introduce the reader to the historical context of Russian expansion into Central Asia, establishing a narrative that chronicles Russia’s attempts to assert its influence in Afghanistan and beyond. Rodenbough outlines early Russian expeditions and the resulting political dynamics as they pertain to Britain and Afghanistan. The text paints a detailed picture of the military landscape, emphasizing the strategic importance of Afghanistan during this period, while also outlining the various cultural and historical influences at play in the region. Overall, the beginning frames a discussion on the multifaceted relationships and conflicts that emerged as these great powers advanced their territorial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rodenbough, Theophilus F. (Theophilus Francis), 1838-1912
EBook No.: 7320
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Eastern question (Central Asia)
Subject: Russians -- Asia, Central
Subject: Afghanistan
Subject: India -- Defenses
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.