Publisher's Synopsis
Indian Frontier Policy is a book written by General Sir John Adye, a British Army officer who served in India during the 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the British Empire's policies towards the Indian frontier, particularly in the years leading up to the Second Afghan War (1878-1880). Adye's work is based on his personal experiences and observations as a military commander in India, as well as on official documents and reports. He examines the complex political and military situation on the frontier, which was characterized by shifting alliances, tribal rivalries, and the presence of other imperial powers such as Russia. The book also discusses the challenges faced by British officials in maintaining control over this volatile region, including the need to balance military force with diplomacy and negotiation. Adye argues that the British Empire's approach to the frontier was often misguided and inconsistent, and that this contributed to the outbreak of the Second Afghan War. Overall, Indian Frontier Policy provides a valuable historical perspective on the British Empire's relationship with India and its impact on the wider region. It is a detailed and insightful work that will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of imperialism and colonialism.It was arranged that Shah Soojah should enter Afghanistan with his own troops, such as they were, supported by a British army marching through Scinde and Beloochistan. The Governor-General expressed a hope that tranquillity would thus be established on the frontier, and a barrier formed against external aggression; and he ended by pro claiming that when the object was accomplished the British army would be withdrawn.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.