Bøger af Richard Isaac Bruce

A thought-provoking analysis of the controversial forward policy in colonial India, and its lasting impact on British imperialism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The book ""The Forward Policy And Its Results: Or Thirty-Five Years������� Work Amongst The Tribes On Our North-Western Frontier Of India"" by Richard Isaac Bruce is a detailed account of the British colonial policy on the north-western frontier of India during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author, who was a British civil servant in India, provides a comprehensive analysis of the ""forward policy"" which aimed to extend British influence and control over the tribal regions of the frontier.The book covers the period from the 1860s to the early 1900s and describes the various military campaigns, negotiations, and treaties that were used to achieve the objectives of the forward policy. The author also provides insights into the social and cultural aspects of the tribal communities of the region and how they interacted with the British colonial authorities.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of the forward policy and its impact on the region. The author also provides a detailed account of the political and administrative structures that were put in place to govern the frontier and the challenges that were faced in implementing these policies.Overall, ""The Forward Policy And Its Results"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and often contentious relationship between the British colonial authorities and the tribal communities of the north-western frontier of India. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India and the impact of colonial policies on local communities.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.