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General Gilbert's Raid To The Khyber: A Personal Narrative (1850)

General Gilbert's Raid To The Khyber: A Personal Narrative (1850)

Bingham, R. W.

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1104753502
ISBN13: 9781104753504
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 17 2009
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
General Gilbert's Raid to the Khyber: A Personal Narrative (1850) is a historical account written by R.W. Bingham about the British military expedition led by Major General John Thomas Jones Gilbert in 1842. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the events that took place during the expedition, including the battles fought by the British forces against the Afghan tribesmen in the Khyber Pass. Bingham's personal narrative offers a unique perspective on the expedition as he was a member of the British army and participated in the campaign. He provides a detailed account of the military strategy employed by General Gilbert and his troops, the challenges they faced, and the various skirmishes and battles they fought. The book also sheds light on the political and social context of the time, including the tensions between the British and the Afghan tribes, the British East India Company's expansionist policies, and the broader geopolitical situation in South Asia. Overall, General Gilbert's Raid to the Khyber: A Personal Narrative (1850) is an insightful and informative account of a crucial moment in British military history in South Asia. It provides a unique perspective on the expedition and sheds light on the complex political and social dynamics of the time.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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