Afghanistan And The Anglo Russian Dispute
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ISBN10: 1419104977
ISBN13: 9781419104978
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.21 Width: 8.30 Depth: 10.92
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419104978
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 60
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.21 Width: 8.30 Depth: 10.92
Language: English
Afghanistan And The Anglo Russian Dispute is a historical account of the political and military tensions between Great Britain and Russia over Afghanistan in the late 19th century. Written by Theodore F. Rodenbough, a former United States Army officer and military historian, the book provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the Afghan War of 1878-1880 and the subsequent Great Game played by the two superpowers in the region. Rodenbough examines the complex web of alliances, rivalries, and strategic interests that shaped the conflict, as well as the key players involved, including British and Russian diplomats, military commanders, and Afghan leaders. Drawing on primary sources and firsthand accounts, the book offers a comprehensive overview of this pivotal moment in the history of Central Asia and its impact on the wider world.Politically, the campaign had been a failure. The fate of the gallant Major Cavagnari and his mission, murdered at Kabul, September 3, 1879, made a deeper impression on the Afghan mind than the British occupation of Afghan cities or the Afghan losses in battle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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