The Road to Kabul: The Second Afghan War 1878-1881

Autor*innen

• Brian Robson

Parameter

• 416 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Militärgeschichte

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The book offers a detailed exploration of Britain's second military campaign in Afghanistan, set against the backdrop of The Great Game, which aimed to curb Russian influence in Asia near India. It provides a thorough and balanced examination of the complex Afghan politics and the brutal fighting involved. The narrative draws parallels to contemporary conflicts, suggesting that the struggle for dominance in the region persists with new participants, highlighting the enduring nature of these geopolitical tensions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback