02242cam a22003013u 4500 50145 UtSlPG 20260610134143.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Morris, Mowbray, 1847-1911 The First Afghan War Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-10-06 Produced by Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The First Afghan War" by Mowbray Morris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complex political and military interactions surrounding the First Afghan War, focusing particularly on British involvement in Afghanistan during the early 19th century. The text importantly highlights the geopolitical context of warfare between major powers like Britain, Russia, and Persia, as well as the dynamic and often tumultuous politics within Afghanistan itself. The opening of the book establishes the initial diplomatic efforts by Britain to secure Afghan allegiance in light of Napoleonic threats and Russian ambitions in the region. It introduces key historical figures such as Sir John Malcolm and Mountstuart Elphinstone, emphasizing their roles in shaping relationships between British India and Afghanistan. Early events are outlined, including the intricacies of alliances, betrayals, and the power struggles that define Afghan politics, particularly with figures like Dost Mahomed and Shah Soojah. By initiating the backdrop of intrigue and conflict, the narrative sets the stage for understanding the tragic and complex legacy of the First Afghan War. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Afghan Wars https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50145 90983 90983