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The First Afghan War

By Mowbray Morris
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The book chronicles geopolitical rivalries and the diplomatic, military, and administrative actions that drew an imperial power into Afghanistan. It combines background on rival missions and treaties with descriptive material on the region’s terrain and society, and outlines efforts to install and sustain a compliant ruler. The narrative examines the imposed dual-government arrangements, rising local hostility, and the heavy financial and human costs of intervention, concluding with the collapse of authority and the costly lessons drawn from the failed experiment in foreign control.

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Mowbray Morris

Mowbray Morris was a British author known for his historical novels and works on military history. His notable titles include "Claverhouse," which explores the life of the Scottish soldier and politician John Graham of Claverhouse, and "Montrose," a narrative centered on the life of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, during the tumultuous times of the Scottish Civil War. Additionally, Morris contributed to the understanding of colonial conflicts with his work "The First Afghan War," which delves into the complexities of British involvement in Afghanistan. His writings reflect a keen interest in the interplay of history and narrative.

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