Britain in Afghanistan 1

The First Afghan War 1839-42

Autor*innen

• Archibald Forbes

Parameter

• 164 Seiten
• 6 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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The narrative chronicles the British military's ill-fated campaign in Afghanistan, initiated by the Honourable East India Company and Queen Victoria's troops. Initially successful in installing a British-friendly ruler, the campaign quickly spiraled into chaos as they faced the formidable challenge of subduing a resistant and harsh landscape. The story culminates with the harrowing tale of the lone British survivor who emerged in Allahabad, highlighting the disastrous consequences of this imperial endeavor and foreshadowing future conflicts in the region.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Hardcover