An Account Of The Kingdom Of Caubul: And Its Dependencies In Persia, Tartary, And India (1815) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169370968)

""An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul: And Its Dependencies in Persia, Tartary, and India"" is a historical book written by Mountstuart Elphinstone in 1815. The book provides a detailed account of the region of Caubul, which was located in present-day Afghanistan, along with its neighboring territories in Persia, Tartary, and India. Elphinstone, who was a British diplomat and colonial administrator, spent several years in the region and used his firsthand experiences to write this book. He covers a wide range of topics, including the geography, climate, religion, customs, and political systems of the various regions. He also provides insights into the local economy, agriculture, and trade.One of the main themes of the book is the political situation in the region, particularly the power struggles between different rulers and tribes. Elphinstone also discusses the role of the British East India Company in the region, as well as its relations with the local rulers and tribes.Overall, ""An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the region. It provides a detailed and insightful look at a complex and fascinating part of the world during a significant period of history.Comprising A View Of The Afghan Nation And A History Of The Dooraunee Monarchy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Mountstuart Elphinstone
ISBN-10: 1169370969
ISBN-13: 9781169370968
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 736
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.26lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.56d