Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute

A detailed survey of the nineteenth‑century rivalry between Britain and Russia, this work follows the march of Russian forces through Central Asia toward the Indian frontier. Drawing on the journals and dispatches of Russian, German and British officers, it paints a vivid picture of Afghanistan’s rugged terrain, its strategic passes, and the military assets each empire could bring to bear. The narrative stays anchored in the early phases of the “Great Game,” when both powers were still probing the limits of their influence.

Organized into five concise sections, the book moves from the opening gateways of Asia to the threshold of India, then examines British routes and forces, Russian approaches, and finally offers a comparative review of the military situation. Richly illustrated with period maps and sketches of forts, passes and local life, the volume provides listeners with a clear sense of geography and the logistical challenges that shaped early diplomatic and military maneuvers.