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The Right Honourable Sir Mortimer Durand: A Biography

The Right Honourable Sir Mortimer Durand: A Biography

Sykes, Percy

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Political BiographiesFiction AnthologiesIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1162992603
ISBN13: 9781162992600
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book titled The Right Honourable Sir Mortimer Durand: A Biography is authored by Percy Sykes. This book is a detailed account of the life of Sir Mortimer Durand, a prominent British diplomat who served in India during the colonial era. The book traces Durand's life from his birth in 1850 to his death in 1924. Durand was a key figure in British colonial policy in India and played a significant role in the formation of the Durand Line, which is the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The book explores Durand's personal and professional life, including his early years in India, his education in England, and his diplomatic career in Afghanistan and India.The author provides a comprehensive analysis of Durand's achievements and failures, his relationships with other key figures in the British government, and his impact on British colonial policy in India. The book also sheds light on Durand's personal life, including his marriage, his family, and his hobbies.Overall, The Right Honourable Sir Mortimer Durand: A Biography is a well-researched and detailed account of the life of a prominent British diplomat who played a significant role in shaping British colonial policy in India. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British colonialism in India and the life of Sir Mortimer Durand.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.

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