Description
A highly illustrated study of the First Afghan War, a bitter setback for British forces in the Great Game played out in the 19th century. Will appeal any enthusiast of 19th century warfare or those interested in the history of Afghanistan, a country Britain has repeatedly intervened militarily in.
About the Author
Richard Macrory is a professor of law at University College London, author of books and specialist articles in environmental law, and former chairman of Merchant Ivory film productions. His great great great uncle was Eldred Pottinger (the 'hero of Herat who survived the Retreat) and his father wrote the first modern account of the Ist Afghan War, Signal Catastrophe, published in 1966. Macrory has an extensive collection of works on the First Afghan War, including original copies of Lady Sale's Diary, Lt. Eyre's account, and Kaye's History of the Afghan War. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. A keen wargamer and modelmaker, he is based in Nottinghamshire, UK.
Book Information
ISBN 9781472813978
Author Richard Macrory Hon KC
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 311g
Dimensions(mm) 248mm * 184mm * 8mm