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100 1 _aMorris, Mowbray,
_d1847-1911
245 1 4 _aThe First Afghan War
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-06
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfghan Wars
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50145
999 _c90983
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