Author: Sir Vincent Eyre
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Category : Afghan Wars
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
The Military Operations at Cabul, which Ended in the Retreat and Destruction of the British Army, January 1842
Author: Sir Vincent Eyre
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afghan Wars
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Afghan Wars
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
The Military Operations at Cabul, which Ended in the Retreat and Destruction of the British Army Januar 1842. With a Journal of Imprisoment in Afghanistan. 2. Ed
Author: Vincent Eyre
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Military Operations at Cabul, which Ended in the Retreat and Destruction of the British Army, January 1842
Author: Vincent Eyre
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108050239
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
A first-hand account, published in 1843, of the First Anglo-Afghan War and the author's capture and imprisonment in Afghanistan.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108050239
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
A first-hand account, published in 1843, of the First Anglo-Afghan War and the author's capture and imprisonment in Afghanistan.
Retreat and Retribution in Afghanistan 1842
Author: Margaret Kekewich
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 184468590X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
The blow to British pride and confidence caused by the crushing defeat of their army in Afghanistan during the winter of 1841/2 compares in its impact to the disaster in New York on 11 September 2001. The British had replaced a popular and effective monarch with a weak one in the mistaken belief that he would keep the Russians at bay. Two years later, nearly all the British and Indian soldiers in the region were killed in a popular uprising.Margaret Kekewichs perceptive new study of the conflict describes the British defeat, their reoccupation of Afghanistan in the spring of 1842, then their final withdrawal at the end of the year. Her account, which is based on the graphic diaries written by two British eyewitnesses, gives a fascinating insight into the conflict in Afghanistan 150 years ago.The story is told by, first, Lady Sale who together with over 100 women, children and soldiers was captured and imprisoned by the Afghans. The second account comes from the Reverend Allen, a young chaplain to the army that invaded Afghanistan in April 1842 to avenge British humiliation and rescue the prisoners. Both these eyewitnesses deplored the follies that had led to war and defeat and also the suffering that was inflicted on many innocent Afghans.At a time when British forces are deeply engaged in another war in Afghanistan, Margaret Kekewich offers a balanced and thought-provoking new perspective on a previous conflict in the region.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 184468590X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
The blow to British pride and confidence caused by the crushing defeat of their army in Afghanistan during the winter of 1841/2 compares in its impact to the disaster in New York on 11 September 2001. The British had replaced a popular and effective monarch with a weak one in the mistaken belief that he would keep the Russians at bay. Two years later, nearly all the British and Indian soldiers in the region were killed in a popular uprising.Margaret Kekewichs perceptive new study of the conflict describes the British defeat, their reoccupation of Afghanistan in the spring of 1842, then their final withdrawal at the end of the year. Her account, which is based on the graphic diaries written by two British eyewitnesses, gives a fascinating insight into the conflict in Afghanistan 150 years ago.The story is told by, first, Lady Sale who together with over 100 women, children and soldiers was captured and imprisoned by the Afghans. The second account comes from the Reverend Allen, a young chaplain to the army that invaded Afghanistan in April 1842 to avenge British humiliation and rescue the prisoners. Both these eyewitnesses deplored the follies that had led to war and defeat and also the suffering that was inflicted on many innocent Afghans.At a time when British forces are deeply engaged in another war in Afghanistan, Margaret Kekewich offers a balanced and thought-provoking new perspective on a previous conflict in the region.
English Siege and Prison Writings
Author: Pramod K. Nayar
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1315300788
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
This volume brings together an unusual collection of British captivity writings — composed during and after imprisonment and in conditions of siege. Writings from the ‘Mutiny’ of 1857 are well known, but there exists a vast body of texts, from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Burma, and the Indian subcontinent, that have rarely been compiled or examined. From Robert Knox’s 17th-century account of imprisonment in Sri Lanka, through J. Z. Holwell’s famous account of the ‘Black Hole’ of Calcutta, through Florentia Sale’s Afghan memoir, and Lady Inglis’ ‘Mutiny’ diary from Lucknow, the book opens up a dark and revealing corner of the colonial archive.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1315300788
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
This volume brings together an unusual collection of British captivity writings — composed during and after imprisonment and in conditions of siege. Writings from the ‘Mutiny’ of 1857 are well known, but there exists a vast body of texts, from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Burma, and the Indian subcontinent, that have rarely been compiled or examined. From Robert Knox’s 17th-century account of imprisonment in Sri Lanka, through J. Z. Holwell’s famous account of the ‘Black Hole’ of Calcutta, through Florentia Sale’s Afghan memoir, and Lady Inglis’ ‘Mutiny’ diary from Lucknow, the book opens up a dark and revealing corner of the colonial archive.
A Bibliography Of Afghanistan
Author: K. S. McLachlan
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429728670
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
This up-to-date, comprehensive, thematically indexed bibliography devoted to Afghanistan now and yesterday will help readers to efficiently find their way in the massive secondary literature available. Following the pattern established by one of its major data sources, viz. the acclaimed Index Islamicus, both journal articles and book publications are included and expertly indexed. An indispensable entry for all those taking professional or personal interest in a nation so much the focus of attention today.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429728670
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
This up-to-date, comprehensive, thematically indexed bibliography devoted to Afghanistan now and yesterday will help readers to efficiently find their way in the massive secondary literature available. Following the pattern established by one of its major data sources, viz. the acclaimed Index Islamicus, both journal articles and book publications are included and expertly indexed. An indispensable entry for all those taking professional or personal interest in a nation so much the focus of attention today.
The Monthly review. New and improved ser. New and improved ser
Author:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 606
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History of Central Asia, The: 4-volume set
Author: Christoph Baumer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1838608680
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1580
Book Description
This set includes all four volumes of the critically acclaimed History of Central Asia series. The epic plains and arid deserts of Central Asia have witnessed some of the greatest migrations, as well as many of the most transformative developments, in the history of civilization. Christoph Baumer's ambitious four-volume treatment of the region charts the 3000-year drama of Scythians and Sarmatians; Soviets and transcontinental Silk Roads; trade routes and the transmission of ideas across the steppes; and the breathless and brutal conquests of Alexander the Great and Chinghiz Khan. Masterfully interweaving the stories of individuals and peoples, the author's engaging prose is richly augmented throughout by colour photographs taken on his own travels. This set includes The Age of the Steppe Warriors (Volume 1), The Age of the Silk Roads (Volume 2), The Age of Islam and the Mongols (Volume 3) and The Age of Decline and Revival (Volume 4)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1838608680
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1580
Book Description
This set includes all four volumes of the critically acclaimed History of Central Asia series. The epic plains and arid deserts of Central Asia have witnessed some of the greatest migrations, as well as many of the most transformative developments, in the history of civilization. Christoph Baumer's ambitious four-volume treatment of the region charts the 3000-year drama of Scythians and Sarmatians; Soviets and transcontinental Silk Roads; trade routes and the transmission of ideas across the steppes; and the breathless and brutal conquests of Alexander the Great and Chinghiz Khan. Masterfully interweaving the stories of individuals and peoples, the author's engaging prose is richly augmented throughout by colour photographs taken on his own travels. This set includes The Age of the Steppe Warriors (Volume 1), The Age of the Silk Roads (Volume 2), The Age of Islam and the Mongols (Volume 3) and The Age of Decline and Revival (Volume 4)
A Catalogue of Works on Oriental History, Languages and Literature
Author: Bernard Quaritch
Publisher:
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Category : Orient
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Orient
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Catalogue
Author: Bernard Quaritch (Firm)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 958
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiquarian booksellers
Languages : en
Pages : 958
Book Description