The Dark Defile: Britain's Catastrophic Invasion of Afghanistan, 1838-1842

Name: The Dark Defile: Britain's Catastrophic Invasion of Afghanistan, 1838-1842
Brand: Recyclivre
Author: Diana Preston
ISBN: 9780802779823

Diana Preston

14/02/2012
Walker & Co

NC (0 avis)

Couverture de The Dark Defile: Britain's Catastrophic Invasion of Afghanistan, 1838-1842 par Diana Preston

Résumé

The Dark Defile Preston vividly recounts the drama of the First Afghan War, one of the opening salvos in the strategic rivalry between Britain and Russia for supremacy in Central Asia. A model of compelling narrative history, "The Dark Defile" is a fascinating exploration of 19th-century geopolitics and a cautionary tale that resonates loudly today. Full description