The Expedition into Affghanistan: Notes and Sketches Descriptive of the Country, Contained in a Personal Narrative during the [Hardcover]

Name : The Expedition into Affghanistan: Notes and Sketches Descriptive of the Country, Contained in a Personal Narrative during the [Hardcover]

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 the Great's legacy. About The Author: James Atkinson (1780–1852) was a multi-talented figure in British India, known as a surgeon, Persian scholar, and artist. He initially arrived in India in 1802 as a surgeon and later worked at the Calcutta Mint and as the editor of the Calcutta Gazette. Atkinson was renowned for his Persian studies and translations into English. The Title '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 written/authored/edited by James Atkinson', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362086242 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of 452 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x

Country of Origin : India