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THE SECOND AFGHAN WAR 1878-1880
In The Eyes of The Illustrated London News
Step into the high-stakes drama of the Victorian “Great Game,” where empires clashed for supremacy in the mountains of Afghanistan. This unique work brings the Second Anglo-Afghan War to life not through modern hindsight, but through the vivid, immediate reports of The Illustrated London News from 1878–1880.
Experience the conflict through the eyes of its most celebrated wartime artist, William Simpson, whose meticulous illustrations capture extraordinary moments from the battlefield to the bazaar. Discover firsthand accounts that detail military strategy, tribal alliances, and the stark realities of a campaign fought against a formidable and proud people.
Here is history unfiltered: a masterfully compiled chronicle of geopolitics, culture, and conquest, offering an unparalleled window into the war that reshaped the frontiers of Central Asia.
THE HAZARA PERSECUTION Vol. 1
During the Reign if Amir Abdul Rahman Khan 1880-1901 (A Collection of Declassified British Decuments)
Discover the untold story of the Hazara people, shaped by a war that changed everything. This groundbreaking work uncovers the 1891–93 Hazara War through once-secret British intelligence reports. For the first time, read the raw, confidential accounts from agents stationed in Kabul, Kandahar, and Herat during the height of the Great Game. Witness the strategic brutality of Amir Abdur Rahman Khan, the geopolitical maneuvers of empires, and the resilient spirit of a people facing systematic persecution. Move beyond the official histories. This is the essential, firsthand source that opens the door to understanding one of the longest-running tragedies in modern Afghan history.
THE HAZARA PERSECUTION Vol. 2
During the Reign of Amir Habibullah Khan 1901 -1918(A Collection of Declasefied British Documents)
Follow the epic journey of the Hazara people into exile and survival. This second volume unveils their story beyond the battlefield, from 1901 to 1918. Discover how displaced communities rebuilt their lives in British India and Persia, finding solace at holy shrines and new roles in foreign armies. Through once-secret British intelligence, witness their complex existence as soldiers, farmers, and pivotal agents in the shadowy intrigues of World War I. This crucial work charts the dawn of the Hazara diaspora—a testament to resilience in the face of enduring persecution and a key chapter in the history of Central Asia.
QANDAHAR CHRONICLES Vol. 1
(April 1877 to November 11878)
NADIR KHAN
Discover the untold story of the Hazara people, shaped by a war that changed everything. This groundbreaking work uncovers the 1891–93 Hazara War through once-secret British intelligence reports. For the first time, read the raw, confidential accounts from agents stationed in Kabul, Kandahar, and Herat during the height of the Great Game. Witness the strategic brutality of Amir Abdur Rahman Khan, the geopolitical maneuvers of empires, and the resilient spirit of a people facing systematic persecution. Move beyond the official histories. This is the essential, firsthand source that opens the door to understanding one of the longest-running tragedies in modern Afghan history.
CORRESPONENCE BETWEEN
Ameer Habibullah Khan and Vicerous of India 1901-1906