Chitral: The Story Of A Minor Siege (1898) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104632441)

Chitral: The Story Of A Minor Siege (1898) is a historical account of the siege of Chitral in the North-West Frontier Province of British India (now Pakistan) in 1895. The book is authored by George Scott Robertson, who was a British army officer and the political agent in Chitral at the time of the siege.The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the siege, the siege itself, and the eventual relief of the British forces by a relief column. Robertson also provides an insight into the culture and customs of the local people of Chitral, their relationship with the British, and the political situation in the region.The book is written in a narrative style and is based on the author's personal experiences and observations. It is considered to be an important historical document as it provides a first-hand account of the siege and the political and military strategies employed by the British.Chitral: The Story Of A Minor Siege (1898) is a valuable resource for historians, military strategists, and anyone interested in the history of British India and the North-West Frontier Province.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: George Scott Robertson
ISBN-10: 1104632446
ISBN-13: 9781104632441
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2009
Pages: 452
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d