Publisher's Synopsis
""Indian Frontier Policy: An Historical Sketch"" is a book written by General Sir John Adye that provides a comprehensive overview of the British Empire's policy towards the Indian frontier. The book delves into the history of the British Empire's involvement in India, from the early days of the East India Company to the end of the 19th century. Adye examines the various challenges that the British faced in maintaining control over the Indian frontier, including the threat of invasion from neighboring states, the presence of hostile tribes, and the difficulties of administering a vast and diverse region. He also explores the different strategies that the British employed to maintain their dominance, from military campaigns to political alliances and treaties.Throughout the book, Adye provides detailed accounts of key events and figures that shaped the British Empire's frontier policy, including the Afghan Wars, the North-West Frontier campaigns, and the role of figures such as Lord Curzon and Sir Henry Lawrence. He also offers insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the region, providing a nuanced understanding of the complex forces at play in the Indian frontier.Overall, ""Indian Frontier Policy: An Historical Sketch"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Empire in India, as well as for those interested in the broader themes of colonialism, imperialism, and international relations.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.