"The March to Kandahar " Topic
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Tango01 | 31 Jan 2016 10:23 p.m. PST |
"The March to Kandahar: Roberts in Afghanistan by Rodney Atwood is handsome perfect bound paperback of about 200 pages. In it the author describes the part played by Lord Frederick Roberts (famous from Kiplings poem "Bobs") in the Second Afghan War of 1878-80. The book begins with a brief summary of of the First Afghan War, the Indian Mutiny and the internecine struggles of the Afghan court prior to the war and continues with an outline of events prior to Roberts arrival. Where the book really hits its stride is in giving a pen picture of Roberts contradictory but often admirable character and in describing the desperate nature of the fighting in Afghanistan. The result is an approachable history which is accessible to the layman. Atwood also grapples with the thorny problem summary executions which dogged Roberts Afghan expedition and the opprobrium those attracted in the British press…"
Full review here link Amicalement Armand |
Royston Papworth | 01 Feb 2016 5:28 a.m. PST |
Funnily enough, I started reading this book a couple of weeks ago. So far, it seems very good, with the £4.00 GBP I paid for it from N&M Press. Good spot Armand! |
Tango01 | 01 Feb 2016 10:13 a.m. PST |
Thanks my friend!. (smile) Amicalement Armand |
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