The Problem of the North-West Frontier, 1890–1908
With a Survey of Policy since 1849

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

C. Collin Davies (Author)

9781107662094, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 October 2013

234 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1.4 cm, 0.3 kg

First published in 1932, this book presents a historical study of the problems associated with controlling the 'North-West Frontier' region of British India. The text focuses in the main on the period 1890 to 1908, although a survey of policy since 1849 is also provided. It was based almost entirely on analysis of numerous official documents and original sources, which are quoted throughout. Appendices and a select bibliography are included at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on British India and historiography.

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.

Subject Areas: Asian history [HBJF]