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The Dark Defile: Britain's Catastrophic Invasion of Afghanistan, 1838-1842
The Dark Defile Britain's Catastrophic Invasion of Afghanistan 1838-1842
Author: Diana Preston
Convinced in 1838 that Britain's invaluable empire in India was threatened by Russia, Persia, and Afghan tribes, the British government ordered its Army of the Indus into Afghanistan to oust from power the independent-minded king, Dost Mohammed, and install in Kabul the unpopular puppet ruler Shah Shuja. Expecting a quick campaign, the British f...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780802779823
ISBN-10: 0802779824
Publication Date: 2/14/2012
Pages: 352
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Publisher: Walker & Company
Book Type: Hardcover
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