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100 1 _aRodenbough, Theophilus F.
_q(Theophilus Francis),
_d1838-1912
245 1 0 _aAfghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-01
508 _aProduced by Andrea Ball, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute" by Theo. F. Rodenbough is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This work examines the geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia's advances towards India, particularly focusing on the historical and military interactions among Russian, German, and British officers and travelers. The narrative sheds light on the complexities of Afghanistan's role as a strategic territory in this larger Anglo-Russian rivalry. The opening of the text serves to introduce the reader to the historical context of Russian expansion into Central Asia, establishing a narrative that chronicles Russia’s attempts to assert its influence in Afghanistan and beyond. Rodenbough outlines early Russian expeditions and the resulting political dynamics as they pertain to Britain and Afghanistan. The text paints a detailed picture of the military landscape, emphasizing the strategic importance of Afghanistan during this period, while also outlining the various cultural and historical influences at play in the region. Overall, the beginning frames a discussion on the multifaceted relationships and conflicts that emerged as these great powers advanced their territorial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEastern question (Central Asia)
653 _aRussians -- Asia, Central
653 _aAfghanistan
653 _aIndia -- Defenses
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7320
999 _c49311
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