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Author : James Atkinson
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Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The Expedition Into Afghanistan written by James Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jamea Atkinson
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ISBN 13 : 9781845740153
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (41 download)
Download or read book Expedition Into Afghanistan: a Personal Narrative During the Campaign of 1839 And 1840 written by Jamea Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colourful eye-witness account, written and published while the conflict was still continuing, of the early phase of the British-Afghan war of 1839-42. The author, James Atkinson, was a surgeon with the army of the Indus, and took part in Britain s ill-considered march into the interior of Afghanistan to restore, after a lapse of 30 years, Shah Shoojah in place of a rival ruler. Dost Mahomed Khan, who was thought by the British to favour the Russians in the Great Game for control of the northern approaches to India. After preliminary descriptions of Shoojah and Dost and the political background, Atkindon s account opens with him joining the army of the Indus after a journey beset by robbers and disease. The army marches through harsh terrain and hostile tribes to Kandahar, before storming the fortress of Ghizni, the loss of which disheartened Dost s supporters and led to the fall of the capital Kabul., and eventually to his own surrender. At this point Atkinson s account concludes - mercifully before he learned of the flight and massacre of most of the British army in Kabul in 1842. Then, as now, the dilemma of the foreign occupiers of a country the author describes as semi-barbarous is summed up in Atkinson s own eloquent words: Like Sisyphus, we have rolled up the huge stone to the top of the mountain, and if we do not keep it there, our labour will be lost . A topical and fascinating account for all those interested in Victorian colonial wars, the Indian sub-continent, or the unchanging nature of conflict in Afghanistan.
Author : James Atkinson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780371095911
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (959 download)
Download or read book The Expedition Into Afghanistan written by James Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-08 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!
Author : James Atkinson
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Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.+/5 (16 download)
Download or read book The Expedition Into Affghanistan written by James Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 1842 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James Atkinson
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781377481081
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)
Download or read book The Expedition Into Afghanistan: Notes and Sketches Descriptive of the Country, Contained in a Personal Narrative During the Campaign of 1839 & 1840, written by James Atkinson and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : James Atkinson
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781341240669
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (46 download)
Download or read book The Expedition Into Afghanistan written by James Atkinson and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2015-09-02 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : James Atkinson
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781289492748
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (927 download)
Download or read book The Expedition Into Afghanistan written by James Atkinson and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Author : Archibald Forbes
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
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Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)
Download or read book The Afghan Wars, 1839-42 and 1878-80 written by Archibald Forbes and published by IndyPublish.com. This book was released on 1892 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.
Author : James Atkinson
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ISBN 13 : 9781590482803
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (828 download)
Download or read book Afghan Expedition written by James Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Atkinson travelled to Afghanistan in 1838. A superb artist and famous scholar who had translated Persias national epic, this renaissance man had been designated the Superintending Surgeon of a massive British invasion force resolved to place a sympathetic ruler on the Afghan throne. The ill-fated British force fought its way through the Bolan Pass, swept through Kandahar and conquered Kabul. Soon afterwards Atkinson was released from duty, thereby escaping the catastrophe which awaited his comrades. During the subsequent rebellion the British political agent was beheaded and an estimated 16,000 British soldiers and their dependents were slaughtered in a week by the vengeful Afghans. After the English captured Kabul, Atkinsons eyewitness account of these turbulent events was rushed into print while British interest was at its peak. The astonishing true chronicle of events was a best-seller. Yet though the surgeons observations remain important, his forgotten artistic depictions are priceless. Once again the ravages of war are taking a toll as a new generation of British soldiers struggles against formidable Afghan warriors in that notoriously difficult country. In an ironic literary twist a serving British cavalry officer currently stationed in Afghanistan, 2nd Lt. Merlin Hanbury-Tenison, provides a moving Introduction to Atkinsons tale, explaining how his forefather fought alongside the author in the conflict of 1838. With a special Foreword by the noted historian and author, Jules Stewart, this beautifully illustrated edition of Atkinsons inclusive work is released in the hope that its timely appearance will help bring about a deeper understanding between England and Afghanistan.
Author : Jamea Atkinson
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ISBN 13 : 9781847344557
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (445 download)
Download or read book Expedition Into Afghanistan written by Jamea Atkinson and published by . This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Daniel Carleton Gajdusek
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Total Pages : 794 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
Download or read book A Year in the Middle East written by Daniel Carleton Gajdusek and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : P. F. Walker
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Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Afghanistan written by P. F. Walker and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a brief history of Afghanistan and its relations with the British Empire. It was published in London in 1881 as Parliament and the British public were debating policy toward Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, which was fought between 1878 and 1880. The author, Philip Francis Walker, was a London barrister who had recently served with the British army in Afghanistan, and the book contains vivid accounts of fierce fighting with the Afghans. In a typical passage, Walker describes the Afghan tribesmen as "being in great strength, fighting very courageously, and being well led." The most interesting aspect of the book is the summary, in the concluding pages, of the debate underway in Britain about future policy toward Afghanistan. According to Walker, three main plans were under discussion: "1st. That we should annex the whole country, including Herat. 2nd. That we should settle some chief, or chiefs, in the country, as securely as possible, and ourselves retire behind the scientific frontier, with, or without Candahar. 3rd. That we should evacuate most of the country, and continue to hold almost the same frontier [between British India and Afghanistan] as hitherto." Walker generally favored the second option, but the third was in fact followed by the Liberal government of Prime Minister William Gladstone.
Author : Sir Vincent Eyre
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Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.B/5 (1 download)
Download or read book The Military Operations at Cabul, which Ended in the Retreat and Destruction of the British Army, January 1842 written by Sir Vincent Eyre and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Joachim Hayward Stocqueler
Publisher : Hesperides Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Memorials of Afghanistan written by Joachim Hayward Stocqueler and published by Hesperides Press. This book was released on 1843 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author : Antoinette Burton
Publisher : Duke University Press
ISBN 13 : 0822376695
Total Pages : 399 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (223 download)
Download or read book The First Anglo-Afghan Wars written by Antoinette Burton and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for classroom use, The First Anglo-Afghan Wars gathers in one volume primary source materials related to the first two wars that Great Britain launched against native leaders of the Afghan region. From 1839 to 1842, and again from 1878 to 1880, Britain fought to expand its empire and prevent Russian expansion into the region's northwest frontier, which was considered the gateway to India, the jewel in Victorian Britain's imperial crown. Spanning from 1817 to 1919, the selections reflect the complex national, international, and anticolonial interests entangled in Central Asia at the time. The documents, each of which is preceded by a brief introduction, bring the nineteenth-century wars alive through the opinions of those who participated in or lived through the conflicts. They portray the struggle for control of the region from the perspectives of women and non-Westerners, as well as well-known figures including Kipling and Churchill. Filled with military and civilian voices, the collection clearly demonstrates the challenges that Central Asia posed to powers attempting to secure and claim the region. It is a cautionary tale, unheeded by Western powers in the post–9/11 era.
Author : Sir Robert Warburton
Publisher : London, J. Murray
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)
Download or read book Eighteen Years in the Khyber, 1879-1898 written by Sir Robert Warburton and published by London, J. Murray. This book was released on 1900 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sir Robert Warburton (1842-99) was a British army officer who served for 18 years as the political officer, or warden, of the Khyber Pass, the most important of the mountain passes connecting Afghanistan and present-day Pakistan. He was born in Afghanistan, the son of a British officer and his wife, a noble Afghan woman who was the niece of Amir Dost Mohammad Khan. Warburton was educated in England, commissioned an officer, and served at posts in British India and in Abyssinia (present-day Ethiopia) before being appointed, in 1879, to his post in the Khyber. Home to the fiercely independent Pushtun Afridi people who resisted external control, the pass frequently had been blocked by the Afridis or by fighting among the hill tribes. Warburton is credited with keeping the frontier peaceful and the pass open, mainly though diplomacy rather than force. He drew upon his Afghan background and his fluent Persian and Pushto to gradually win the trust of tribesmen whose traditions made them deeply suspicious of outsiders. In August 1897, one month after Warburton's retirement, unrest broke out among the Afridis, who seized the pass and held it for several months. Warburton was called back into service and participated in the Tirah expedition of 1897-98, in which Anglo-Indian forces reopened the pass. Warburton was especially proud of the role played in the expedition by the Khyber Rifles, a paramilitary force recruited from Afridi tribesmen that he had raised and commanded. Eighteen Years in the Khyber, 1879-1898 is Warburton's account of his education and career. It touches upon virtually every individual and event that played a role in relations between Afghanistan and British India during the last quarter of the 19th century. Long in poor health, Warburton returned to England and died before the book was completed. Posthumously published, it is illustrated with a number of striking photographs and includes a detailed fold-out map of the Khyber.
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Total Pages : 11 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (116 download)
Download or read book Oxford University Expedition to Afghanistan written by and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
