The Anglo-Kuki War, 1917–1919: A Frontier Uprising against Imperialism during the First World War

Synopsis

This book explores the Kuki uprising against the British Empire during the First World War in Northeast frontier of India (then Assam-Burma frontier). It underlines how of the three-year war (1917–1919), spanning over 6,000 square miles, is crucial to understanding present-day Northeast India. The essays in the volume examine several aspects of the war, which had far-reaching consequences for the indigenous population as well as for British attitudes and policy towards the region – including military strategy and tactics, violence, politics, identity, institutions, gender, culture, and the frontier dimensions of the First World War itself. The volume also looks at how the conflict affected the larger dynamics of the region within Asia, and its relevance in world politics beyond the Great War. Drawing on archival sources, extensive fieldwork and oral histories, the volume will be a significant contribution to comprehending the complex geopolitics of the region. It will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of South and Southeast Asian Studies, area studies, modern history, military and strategic studies, insurgency and counterinsurgency studies, tribal warfare and politics.

Copyright:

2019

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

312 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780429774942

Related ISBNs:

9780429431098, 9780367479480, 9781138507043

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

08/30/23

Copyrighted By:

Jangkhomang Guite, Thongkholal Haokip

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Military, Nonfiction, Business and Finance, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Jangkhomang Guite

Edited by:

Thongkholal Haokip