The Right Honourable Sir Mortimer Durand: A Biography

By Percy Sykes

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Right Honourable Sir Mortimer Durand: A Biography"" is authored by Percy Sykes. This book is a detailed account of the life of Sir Mortimer Durand, a prominent British diplomat who served in India during the colonial era. The book traces Durand's life from his birth in 1850 to his death in 1924. Durand was a key figure in British colonial policy in India and played a significant role in the formation of the Durand Line, which is the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The book explores Durand's personal and professional life, including his early years in India, his education in England, and his diplomatic career in Afghanistan and India.The author provides a comprehensive analysis of Durand's achievements and failures, his relationships with other key figures in the British government, and his impact on British colonial policy in India. The book also sheds light on Durand's personal life, including his marriage, his family, and his hobbies.Overall, ""The Right Honourable Sir Mortimer Durand: A Biography"" is a well-researched and detailed account of the life of a prominent British diplomat who played a significant role in shaping British colonial policy in India. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India and the life of Sir Mortimer Durand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162992603
• ISBN13: 9781162992600
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"