Campbell, Heather A
The Decline of Empires in South Asia: How Britain and Russia lost their grip over India, Persia and Afghanistan
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526775801
- author:
- Campbell, Heather A
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Military
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.5 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Military History, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Decline of Empires by Heather A. Campbell The post-First World War period was a pivotal moment in global history, marked by significant shifts in international relations and geopolitics. In South Asia, the 'Great Game' of geopolitical rivalry between Britain and Russia had dominated international relations for decades. However, the advent of Communism in Russia and growing nationalism and pan-Islamism in Afghanistan, Persia, and India threatened Britain's imperial standing. As Britain faced these challenges, some in the government, such as Lord Curzon, relied on familiar patterns of rivalry and high-handedness that characterized the Great Game. Others, however, advocated a new approach to British foreign relations, one that would take into account the changing global landscape. This book explores the complexities of Britain's response to these challenges, and the evolution of its foreign policy in the aftermath of the First World War.
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