Showing The Dark Defile: Britain's Catastrophic Invasion of Afghanistan, 1838-1842 by Diana Preston
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The Dark Defile Preston vividly recounts the drama of the First Afghan War, one of the opening salvos in the strategic rivalry between Britain and Russia for supremacy in Central Asia. A model of compelling narrative history, "The Dark Defile" is a fascinating exploration of 19th-century geopolitics and a cautionary tale that resonates loudly today. Full description