The Second Afghan War, 1878-80 V2: Its Causes, Its Conduct, And Its Consequences (1904)

By Henry Bathurst Hanna

Book Overview

The Second Afghan War, 1878-80 V2: Its Causes, Its Conduct, And Its Consequences is a historical account of the Second Anglo-Afghan War written by Henry Bathurst Hanna and published in 1904. The book provides a detailed analysis of the causes and conduct of the war, as well as its consequences for both Afghanistan and the British Empire. Hanna draws on a variety of sources, including official documents, personal accounts, and contemporary newspapers, to provide a comprehensive and balanced view of the conflict. The book covers the background to the war, including the Great Game, the rivalry between the British and Russian empires for control of Central Asia, and the events that led up to the conflict. It also describes the military campaigns and battles, including the Siege of Sherpur and the Battle of Maiwand, and the political and diplomatic negotiations that followed the war. The book concludes with an assessment of the impact of the war on Afghanistan, the British Empire, and the wider region, including the emergence of new political and strategic alliances. Overall, The Second Afghan War, 1878-80 V2 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire, the Great Game, or the history of Afghanistan.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: 1166321606
• ISBN13: 9781166321604
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"