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“howard hensman”

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  • The Afghan War of 1879-80

    by Howard Hensman ...
    "The Afghan War of 1879-80" by Howard Hensman provides a detailed account of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, a pivotal conflict that shaped British imperial policy in the region. Hensman, drawing on his experiences and extensive research, explores the political and military strategies employed by the British forces as they sought to assert control over Afghanistan. The narrative delves into the ... Read more

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  • The Afghan War of 1879-80 a Complete Narrative of the Capture of Cabul the Siege of Sherpur the Battle of Ahmed Khel the Brilliant March to Candahar

    by Howard Hensman ...
    The Treaty of Gundamak had for its chief object the direct representation of the British Government at the Court of the Amir Yakub Khan, and, in pursuance of the terms of the Treaty, Sir Louis Cavagnari, K.C.B., C.S.I., was received at Cabul, as Resident, on July 24th, 1879. Mr. William Jenkyns, of the Indian Civil Service, accompanied him as secretary to the Mission. An escort of twenty-five ... Read more

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  • The Afghan War of 1879-80

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the British-Afghan Conflict of the 19th Century

    by Howard Hensman, Quentin Sharp ...
    In "The Afghan War of 1879-80," Howard Hensman presents a meticulous chronicle of a tumultuous period defined by geopolitical conflict and imperial ambition. Written in an accessible yet scholarly tone, Hensman employs a blend of narrative and analytical prose to explore the complexities of British military engagements in Afghanistan during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. The text is enriched with ... Read more

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  • The Afghan Wars

    by Archibald Forbes ...
    A fascinating look at the two Anglo-Afghan Wars, 1839-42 and 1878-80, written by British war correspondent Archibald Forbes. As an ex-Royal Dragoons private Forbes had a wonderful level of knowledge about military mindsets and traditions. ... Read more

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  • A Person From England

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    First published in 1958, A Person From England tells of how the legendary cities of Turkestan - Merv, Khiva, Bokhara and Samarkand - have long exerted a romantic fascination upon Western travellers. During the last century, men of many nationalities have played what they and their contemporaries have called "The Great Game" - travelling throughout Central Asia. The author revives memories of the ... Read more

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  • Forty-One Years In India - From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief [Illustrated Edition]

    by Field-Marshal Lord Roberts Of Kandahar V.C. K.P. G.C.B. G.C.S.I. G.C.I.E. ...
    [Includes over 140 maps, portraits and illustrations]Field Marshal "Bob" Roberts was one the most successful and well-loved generals of the British Army, decorated and distinguished in many actions and holder of the highest award for valour in action the Victoria Cross. He fought and commanded in Abyssinia, the UK and South Africa to great acclaim; however the majority of his life was spent on ... Read more

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  • AFGHANISTAN: A Short Account of Afghanistan, its History and Our Dealings With It (1881)

    by P. F. Walker ...
    "The object of this book is to lay before the public a short history of Afghanistan, which, can be read in a few hours, and will give, the author trusts, an accurate account of the history of a country at the present time attracting considerable attention from the importance of its position in relation to our Indian Empire. The author having been present in Afghanistan during part of the Afghan ... Read more

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  • Imperial Echoes

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  • Retreat and Retribution in Afghanistan 1842

    Two Journals of the First Afghan War

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    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 ... Read more

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  • The Afghan Wars

    by Archibald Forbes ...
    First published in 1892. The book begins: "Since it was the British complications with Persia which mainly furnished what pretext there was for the invasion of Afghanistan by an Anglo-Indian army in 1839, some brief recital is necessary of the relations between Great Britain and Persia prior to that aggression..." ... Read more

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