The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 by Archibald Forbes
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| Author | Forbes, Archibald, 1838-1900 |
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| Title | The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80" by Archibald Forbes is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the intricate and tumultuous conflicts involving Afghanistan, focusing specifically on two major wars fought by the British Empire. It explores the political dynamics and military strategies that shaped these engagements, detailing the series of events leading to the invasions, the challenges faced by British forces in foreign territory, and the complex relationships with Afghan leaders. At the start of the text, Forbes sets the stage for the First Afghan War, highlighting the diplomatic tensions between Great Britain, Persia, and Afghanistan. He discusses the backdrop of British interests in the region, compounded by the ambitions of Persian leaders seeking to exert influence in Afghanistan. Key figures such as Shah Soojah, the deposed Afghan king, and Dost Mahomed, a significant Afghan ruler, are introduced. The narrative outlines the motivations for British intervention and hints at the tumultuous events that will subsequently unfold, establishing a context for the military campaigns and their implications for both the Afghans and the British Empire. The opening chapters promise a detailed exploration of colonial politics, military expeditions, and the human dimensions of war in Afghanistan. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Afghan Wars |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8428 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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