The Career Of George Broadfoot In Afghanistan And The Punjab (1888)

504 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Career of George Broadfoot in Afghanistan and the Punjab is a historical book written by William Broadfoot and published in 1888. The book details the life and career of George Broadfoot, a British soldier and administrator who played a significant role in the British Empire's expansion into Afghanistan and the Punjab region of India during the 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive account of Broadfoot's life, including his early years in Scotland, his military career in India, and his work as a diplomat and administrator in Afghanistan and the Punjab. The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, to provide a detailed and well-researched account of Broadfoot's life and achievements.The book also provides a broader historical context for Broadfoot's career, exploring the political and social conditions of the time and the larger historical forces that shaped the British Empire's expansion in South Asia. The author provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the complex relationships between the British and the local populations in Afghanistan and the Punjab, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arose as the British sought to extend their influence in the region.Overall, The Career of George Broadfoot in Afghanistan and the Punjab is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire in South Asia, as well as for those interested in the life and career of one of the key figures in that history.Compiled From His Papers And Those Of Lords Ellenborough And Hardinge.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Tatsachenberichte, wahre Begebenheiten Kriege und Schlachten
• ISBN: 9781104481902
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: William Broadfoot