Publisher's Synopsis
Outram and Havelock's Persian Campaign is a historical account of the military expedition undertaken by British generals James Outram and Henry Havelock in Persia (modern-day Iran) in 1857. The book is authored by George Henry Hunt, a British historian and scholar of Persian language and literature. The book begins with a summary of Persian history, providing readers with the necessary background information to understand the context of the campaign. The main focus of the book is on the military campaign itself, which was aimed at securing British interests in Persia and protecting trade routes to India. Hunt draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official reports to provide a detailed account of the campaign, including the battles fought, the strategies employed, and the challenges faced by the British forces.The book also explores the political and diplomatic context of the campaign, including the relationships between the British, Persian, and Russian governments. Hunt analyzes the motivations and objectives of the key players involved in the campaign, as well as the impact of the campaign on the wider political and military landscape of the region.Overall, Outram and Havelock's Persian Campaign is a comprehensive and detailed account of an important moment in British imperial history. It will be of interest to scholars and students of military history, British imperialism, and Persian history and culture.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.
