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Further Correspondence Respecting Central Asia, Great Britain, Foreign Office

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This volume contains documents that were presented to both Houses of Parliament by the command of Her Majesty, May 1885. Documents included cover the British affairs in Afghanistan, and the northern and eastern boundaries of the country.

Some documents are in French with their English translations.

Afghanistan And The Anglo-Russian Dispute (1885), Theophilus F. Rodenbough

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An account of Russia's advance toward India, based upon the reports and experiences of Russian, German, and British officers and travelers; with a description of Afghanistan and of the military resources of the powers concerned. Included are three maps and other illustrations.

The Russo-Afghan Question And The Invasion Of India , George Bruce Malleson

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No abstract provided.

The Coming Struggle For India: Being An Account Of The Encroachments Of Russia In Central Asia, And Of The Difficulties Sure To Arise Therefrom To England. (1885), Armin Vambery

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The way to Tashkend -- The conquest of the three khanates -- The material and moral victory at Geok Tepe -- From Ashkabad to Merv -- England's policy in the face of Russian conquests -- Russia's designs upon Herat -- Importance of Herat -- Russia's chances of conquering Herat -- England means of defence -- The only reasonable line of defence -- Comparison between the English and Russian civilisations in the East -- Why ought England to retain India? -- Myself and my present book.

Reports On Parts Of The Ghilzi Country ... , James Sutherland Broadfoot

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Reports on parts of the Ghilzi country and on some of the tribes in the neighbourhood of Ghazni; and on the route from Ghazni to Dera Ismail Khan by the Ghwalari Pass.