{"product_id":"life-of-the-amir-dost-mohammed-khan-of-kabul-volume-i-with-his-political-proceedings-towards-the-english-russian-and-persian-governments-incluing-the-victory-and-disasters-of-the-british-army-in-afghanistan-hardback-9789390729616","title":"Life of the Amir Dost Mohammed Khan of Kabul, Volume I; With His Political Proceedings Towards the English, Russian and Persian Governments Incluing the Victory and Disasters of the British Army in Afghanistan (Hardback) 9789390729616","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLife of the Amir Dost Mohammed Khan of Kabul, Volume I\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith His Political Proceedings Towards the English, Russian and Persian Governments Incluing the Victory and Disasters of the British Army in Afghanistan\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMohan Lal (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9789390729616\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 20 November 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e442 pages, 2 b\u0026amp;w illustrations\u003cbr\u003e23 x 15 x 2.7 cm, 0.85 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAmir Dost Mohammed Khan of Kabul  (1793-1863) was ruler of Afghanistan in 1826-39 and 1842-63 and founder of the Barakzai dynasty. The work is based on documents and information provided by members of the Amir’s family and court. The supporting documents were lost in the insurrection of 1841 and the manuscript of the book itself seized by Mohammed?Akbar?Khan,?forcing?Mohan?Lal?to?rewrite?the?entire?work. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to being a vivid portrait of Dost Mohammad Khan, this biography is a valuable primary source for the study of the First Anglo-Afghan War. It also brings to light Amir’s diplomatic and political skills in maneuvering between Persia, Russia, and Great Britain, all of which were seeking to exert influence over his policies and control, directly or indirectly?and?his?country.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Manohar Books","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52652725698840,"sku":"9789390729616","price":54.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/life-of-the-amir-dost-mohammed-khan-of-kabul-volume-i-with-his-political-proceedings-towards-the-english-russian-and-persian-governments-incluing-the-victory-and-disasters-of-the-british-army-in-afghanistan-hardback-9789390729616","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}