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 frontier policy in India during the 19th century. The book traces the evolution of British policy towards the Indian frontier, from the early days of the East India Company to the end of the British Raj. It explores the various challenges faced by the British in managing the complex and diverse region, including tribal rebellions, border disputes, and the rise of nationalist movements. The book also examines the role played by key figures such as Lord Curzon and Lord Kitchener in shaping British policy towards the frontier. Through a combination of historical analysis and personal anecdotes, Adye offers readers a fascinating insight into one of the most important and controversial aspects of British colonial rule in India.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.
