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About The Book: 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. About The Author: Sir John William Kaye KCSI FRS (1814–1876) was a British military historian, army officer, and civil servant in India. Renowned for his detailed historical accounts, Kaye authored History of the War in Afghanistan, The Sepoy War in India, and biographies of key colonial figures like Sir John Malcolm and Lord Metcalfe. His work combined firsthand military experience with scholarly rigor. Kaye also wrote novels such as Peregrine Pultuney and Long Engagements, reflecting life in colonial India. Through essays, fiction, and historical studies, he critically examined British administration and cultural encounters in India, shaping Victorian understanding of imperial affairs and military history. The Title 'Long Engagements: A Tale of the Affghan Rebellion written/authored/edited by John William Kaye', published in the year 1846. The ISBN 9789371334488 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 344 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Afghan Wars. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol: