C. Collin Davies

The Problem of the North-West Frontier, 1890 1908

With a Survey of Policy Since 1849

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Produktbeschreibung

First published in 1932, this book presents a historical study of the problems associated with controlling the 'North-West Frontier' region of British India.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 234
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. August 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 336g
• ISBN-13: 9781107662094
• ISBN-10: 1107662095
• Artikelnr.: 39602484

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Frontier policy: the imperial problem
2. Frontier policy: the local problem
3. Ethnic considerations
4. Tribal distribution and characteristics
5. The forward policy in the 'nineties
6. Lord Curzon's frontier policy and the formation of the North-West frontier province, 1901
7. The Mahsud blockade, 1900-2
8. Relations with the Afridis and the Mohmands, 1989-1908
9. The Afghan problem, 1890-1908
10. Summary of policy and concluding remarks
Appendix A. Select bibliography
Appendix B. Frontier expeditions, 1849-90
Appendix C. Anthropometric data
Appendix D. Tribal organization
Appendix E. Glossary
Appendix F. Islam and toleration
Index.