The Afghan Wars 183942 and 187880 eBook Archibald 18381900 Forbes
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This book is an important and comprehensive account of military history, but it may seem arcane to most readers today. Indeed, many, if not most Americans are entirely unaware of the long conflict the UK had in this region of the world.Having a son who served 2 tours in Afghanistan, I was interested in becoming more familiar with the history of the conflicts in this sad country. In that respect, the book did not disappoint. Written from an obvious pro-British perspective, nevertheless there are a lot of lessons from history here from which American leadership could definitely benefit. Many memorable passages revealed to me just how little has changed in the Afghan culture and worldview in the past 175 years. The author offers many insights and anecdotes that are still full of wisdom. For example:
"When historians write of Afghan treachery and guile, it seems to have escaped their perception that Afghan treachery was but a phase of Afghan patriotism, of an unscrupulous character, doubtless, according to our notions, but nevertheless practical in its methods, and not wholly unsuccessful in its results."
"The patriotism of a savage race is marked by features repulsive to civilised communities, but through the ruthless cruelty of the indiscriminate massacre, the treachery of the stealthy stab, and the lightly broken pledges, there may shine out the noblest virtue that a virile people can possess. A semi-barbarian nation whose manhood pours out its blood like water in stubborn resistance against an alien yoke, may be pardoned for many acts shocking to civilised communities which have not known the bitterness of stern and masterful subjugation."
"We have nothing to fear from Afghanistan, and the best thing to do is to leave it as much as possible to itself. It may not be very flattering to our amour propre, but I feel sure I am right when I say that the less the Afghans see of us the less they will dislike us. Should Russia in future years attempt to conquer Afghanistan, or invade India through it, we should have a better chance of attaching the Afghans to our interest if we avoid all interference with them in the meantime" (quoting Sir Frederick Roberts).
Afghans had no more love then for outsiders than they do now. And the tactics that insurgents used then against their occupiers haven't changed all that much over time. For these reasons alone, Forbes's book ought to be read.
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The Afghan Wars 183942 and 187880 eBook Archibald 18381900 Forbes Reviews
A detailed account of the history of one of the Brits most disastrous mistakes at colonization. A window into the current problems now going on in Afghanistan.
A history of British excursions into Afganistan. It is well written and an easy read. The bottom line is the scary parallels with the current US activities.
It was excellent, but way to many words to a page, too dense.
This is a revealing read on Afghanistan in Victorian times and the problems and defeat the British Empire encountered. Gives one some background insight into why we and the UN are having the problems there today.
This book is an important and comprehensive account of military history, but it may seem arcane to most readers today. Indeed, many, if not most Americans are entirely unaware of the long conflict the UK had in this region of the world.
Having a son who served 2 tours in Afghanistan, I was interested in becoming more familiar with the history of the conflicts in this sad country. In that respect, the book did not disappoint. Written from an obvious pro-British perspective, nevertheless there are a lot of lessons from history here from which American leadership could definitely benefit. Many memorable passages revealed to me just how little has changed in the Afghan culture and worldview in the past 175 years. The author offers many insights and anecdotes that are still full of wisdom. For example
"When historians write of Afghan treachery and guile, it seems to have escaped their perception that Afghan treachery was but a phase of Afghan patriotism, of an unscrupulous character, doubtless, according to our notions, but nevertheless practical in its methods, and not wholly unsuccessful in its results."
"The patriotism of a savage race is marked by features repulsive to civilised communities, but through the ruthless cruelty of the indiscriminate massacre, the treachery of the stealthy stab, and the lightly broken pledges, there may shine out the noblest virtue that a virile people can possess. A semi-barbarian nation whose manhood pours out its blood like water in stubborn resistance against an alien yoke, may be pardoned for many acts shocking to civilised communities which have not known the bitterness of stern and masterful subjugation."
"We have nothing to fear from Afghanistan, and the best thing to do is to leave it as much as possible to itself. It may not be very flattering to our amour propre, but I feel sure I am right when I say that the less the Afghans see of us the less they will dislike us. Should Russia in future years attempt to conquer Afghanistan, or invade India through it, we should have a better chance of attaching the Afghans to our interest if we avoid all interference with them in the meantime" (quoting Sir Frederick Roberts).
Afghans had no more love then for outsiders than they do now. And the tactics that insurgents used then against their occupiers haven't changed all that much over time. For these reasons alone, Forbes's book ought to be read.
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