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100 1 _aChurchill, Winston,
_d1874-1965
245 1 4 _aThe Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_the_Malakand_Field_Force
500 _aRelease date is 2005-12-01
508 _aHTML conversion by David Widger
520 _a"The Story of the Malakand Field Force: An Episode of Frontier War" by Sir Winston S. Churchill is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles an important military campaign along the northwestern frontier of India, focusing on the Malakand Field Force during a period of intense conflict between British forces and local tribes. It presents not only the military engagements but also the strategic and political implications of these frontier wars, highlighting the clash of cultures and the ongoing struggle for power in the region. At the start of the book, Churchill introduces the scenic yet tumultuous landscape of the Indian frontier, particularly the Himalayas and the valley of Swat, establishing a vivid backdrop for the narrative. He delves into the cultural aspects of the local tribes, their warrior mentality, and the complex socio-political dynamics that lead to conflict. Through detailed descriptions of the geographical terrain and the character of the tribesmen, Churchill sets the stage for the military actions that follow. The beginning also reflects on the broader imperial context, hinting at the heavy toll of warfare, both in terms of human lives and the political landscape shaped by colonial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChurchill, Winston, 1874-1965
653 _aPrime ministers -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aNorth-west Frontier Province (Pakistan) -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9404
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