Afghanistan in the age of empires : the great game for South and Central Asia / Farrukh Husain.

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“Farrukh Husain captures an aspect of Afghan history others have failed to find. His narrative is rich in citations from both Afghan and British archives, which he has painstakingly researched, recreating the story of imperial Britain’s ill-fated attempt to control Afghanistan in the mid-19th century. In their own words, the key protagonists are brought to life, their thoughts and actions illustrating the complexities of retaining power in this troubled region, the cultural and political issues they faced resonating in the present day.” –Victoria Schofield ; “This book is a treasure of images as well as insights” –Nancy Hatch Dupree”—back cover.

“Includes bibliography”—(pages 393-406).

Contents: Acknowledgements—Introduction—1. Light at the end of the tunnel—2. My exile for a kingdom—3. Path to war-the Peshawar question—4. Invasion of Afghanistan—5. The prince of Ghazni had no clothes—6. The man who would be king takes Kabul—7. Struggle over Afghanistan’s women—8. Afghanistan’s liberation struggle—9. British retreat from Kabul—10. The British army of revenge enters Afghanistan—11. The aftermath-peace of sorts—Epilogue—Appendices—Bibliography—Index.

English