The Forward Policy And its Results: Or Thirty-Five Years' Work Amongst the Tribes on Our North-Western Frontier of India(Paperback, Richard Isaac Bruce)
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About The Book: This book "The Forward Policy and its Results" by offers a detailed examination of British colonial strategies on India's north-western frontier during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Bruce, a British civil servant in India, scrutinizes the "forward policy" aimed at expanding British control over tribal regions. Covering the period from the 1860s to the early 1900s, the book elucidates military campaigns, negotiations, and treaties employed to achieve colonial objectives. Bruce delves into social and cultural dynamics of tribal communities, alongside administrative challenges faced. This historical document provides crucial insights into the intricate relationship between British colonial powers and frontier tribes, making it essential for understanding colonial India's complexities. About The Author: Richard Isaac Bruce CIE (1840-1926) was an English colonial officer known for his service on India's North West Frontier during the British Raj. Bruce turned to empire service due to the economic effects of the Great Famine. He served under Robert Groves Sandeman, participating in expeditions and delimitation commissions, advocating for a 'Forward Policy.' He authored "The Forward Policy and its Results" in 1900. The Title 'The Forward Policy And its Results: Or Thirty-Five Years' Work Amongst the Tribes on Our North-Western Frontier of India written/authored/edited by Richard Isaac Bruce', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362088352 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 448 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History . Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:
