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William DalrympleHistory · Travel
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This book recounts the dramatic and often brutal First Anglo-Afghan War, a pivotal conflict in the 19th century. It details the British invasion of Afghanistan in 1839, their attempts to install a puppet ruler, and the fierce Afghan resistance that ultimately led to a catastrophic British retreat. Drawing on extensive research, it offers a vivid account of imperial ambition, cultural clash, and military disaster.