Publisher's Synopsis
""Indian Frontier Policy: An Historical Sketch"" is a book written by General Sir John Adye, a British military officer who served in India during the 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of British policy towards the Indian frontier, covering the period from the early 1800s to the late 1800s. Adye examines the various factors that shaped British policy, including political, economic, and military considerations. He also discusses the role of key figures in the development of frontier policy, such as Lord Auckland and Lord Ellenborough. The book offers insights into the challenges faced by British officials in managing the frontier, including the difficulty of dealing with tribal groups and the threat of Russian expansion. Overall, ""Indian Frontier Policy"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India and the challenges of governing a diverse and complex region.""1897. With a Map. Adye writes in the Preface: The subject of our policy on the North-West frontier of India is one of great importance, as affecting the general welfare of our Eastern Empire, and is specially interesting at the present time, when military operations on a considerable scale are being conducted against a combination of the independent tribes along the frontier. In the following pages I have attempted to give a short historical summary of its varying phases, in the hope that I may thus assist the public in some degree to understand its general bearings, and to form a correct opinion of the policy which should be pursued in the future. Contents: Events Prior To, and including, First Afghan War of 1839-41; Events Prior, and Leading Up, to Second Afghan War; and Frontier Policy Since Second Afghan War, including Expedition to Chitral.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.