Download or read book The Problem of the North-West Frontier, 1890-1908 written by C. Collin Davies and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.