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Title: The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: HTML conversion by David Widger

Summary: "The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War" by Sir Winston S. Churchill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles an important military campaign along the northwestern frontier of India, focusing on the Malakand Field Force during a period of intense conflict between British forces and local tribes. It presents not only the military engagements but also the strategic and political implications of these frontier wars, highlighting the clash of cultures and the ongoing struggle for power in the region. At the start of the book, Churchill introduces the scenic yet tumultuous landscape of the Indian frontier, particularly the Himalayas and the valley of Swat, establishing a vivid backdrop for the narrative. He delves into the cultural aspects of the local tribes, their warrior mentality, and the complex socio-political dynamics that lead to conflict. Through detailed descriptions of the geographical terrain and the character of the tribesmen, Churchill sets the stage for the military actions that follow. The beginning also reflects on the broader imperial context, hinting at the heavy toll of warfare, both in terms of human lives and the political landscape shaped by colonial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965

EBook No.: 9404

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 469

Language: English

Subject: Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965

Subject: Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: North-west Frontier Province (Pakistan) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: HTML conversion by David Widger

Summary: "The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War" by Sir Winston S. Churchill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles an important military campaign along the northwestern frontier of India, focusing on the Malakand Field Force during a period of intense conflict between British forces and local tribes. It presents not only the military engagements but also the strategic and political implications of these frontier wars, highlighting the clash of cultures and the ongoing struggle for power in the region. At the start of the book, Churchill introduces the scenic yet tumultuous landscape of the Indian frontier, particularly the Himalayas and the valley of Swat, establishing a vivid backdrop for the narrative. He delves into the cultural aspects of the local tribes, their warrior mentality, and the complex socio-political dynamics that lead to conflict. Through detailed descriptions of the geographical terrain and the character of the tribesmen, Churchill sets the stage for the military actions that follow. The beginning also reflects on the broader imperial context, hinting at the heavy toll of warfare, both in terms of human lives and the political landscape shaped by colonial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965

EBook No.: 9404

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 469

Language: English

Subject: Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965

Subject: Prime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: North-west Frontier Province (Pakistan) -- History

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.