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James Atkinson

The Expedition into Affghanistan: Notes and Sketches Descriptive of the Country, Contained in a Personal Narrative during the Campaign of 1839 & 1840, up to the Surrender of Dost Mahomed Khan

Gyan Publishing House, 2024

49.76 €

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(Delhi, India)

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Year of publication
2024
ISBN
1111004136957
Author
James Atkinson
Pages
452
Publishers
Gyan Publishing House
Keyword
History
Binding description
Paperback
Languages
English
Binding
Softcover
Print on demand
Yes

Description

About The Book: The book "The Expedition into Afghanistan" delves into the British occupation's significance in British India, noting Napoleon's interest in a Kabul march. Control over Afghanistan is deemed vital for safeguarding British interests, necessitating a lasting military presence. Soldiers' enthusiasm for the campaign stems from Afghanistan's allure and historical intrigue. Notions of Afghan ancestry, intertwined with myth and antiquity, are explored, alongside classical interests like Alexander the Great's legacy.
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