The Problem of the North-West Frontier 1890 1908

First published in 1932 this book presents a historical study of the problems associated with controlling the ''North-West Frontier'' region of British India. The text focuses in the main on the period 1890 to 1908 although a survey of policy since 1849 is also provided. It was based almost entirely on analysis of numerous official documents and original sources which are quoted throughout. Appendices and a select bibliography are included at the end. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on British India and historiography.