Long Engagements: A Tale of the Affghan Rebellion

Here's a copy of Long Engagements: A Tale of the Affghan Rebellion by John William Kaye – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 344 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

Long Engagements: A Tale of the Affghan Rebellion by John William Kaye is a historical novel set during the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839–1842), blending romance, political intrigue, and military drama. The story follows British officers and civilians caught in the chaos of the rebellion, highlighting personal relationships tested by war, duty, and betrayal. Through vivid characters and dramatic events, Kaye explores the human cost of imperial ambition and the cultural clashes between the British and Afghans. The novel reflects Kaye’s firsthand knowledge as a historian and offers a poignant, dramatized insight into one of Britain’s most disastrous military campaigns.

Book details

• Author: John William Kaye
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 344
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1846

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This edition is in English.

Who wrote Long Engagements?

Long Engagements is written by John William Kaye.

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