Buy the pathans kegan paul library central asia book. Mr shah also described the book as one of the best books written by any. Sir olaf caroe s acquaintance with the pathans was spread over a period of nearly sixty years, from his arrival on the northwest frontier in 1916 as an officer in the queens regiment to becoming the last british governor of the frontier before independence. For a more contemporary book i recommend read spains the pathans of. Louis dupree, who knew and corresponded with sir olaf caroe over a number of years, also writes. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Spains the way of the pathans is a thoroughly enjoyable little book capturing the lifestyle of the pashtun aka pathan peoples of northwest pakistan and southeast afghanistan during the 1950s and early 1960s. A sad fact about an ethnic group that has served other nations with distinction whenever it was called upon. Its mostly historical based but if you happen to be pathan its interesting. The pathans by olaf caroe pdf free download 16qc8s.
Detailed history of tareens is available in sir olaf caroes book the pathans, dewan hakam chand extra assisatnt commissioners book tawareekh multan histories of multan published 1878 ad one volume available in the multan public library, bagh langhe khan, multan, and the imperial gazetteer of quetta and pishin districts published. The pathans, by sir olaf caroe the original afghans are a race of probably jewish or arab extraction. Written by the last british governor of the north west frontier province, this book traces the geneaology of this unusual race. Olaf caroe stated in his book that finding the origin of pakhtuns is like finding the origin of amazon. Recently the readers digest july 2000 wrote a story on the connection with alexander the great. A friendly but not uncritical history of the pathan peoples of the northwest frontier, by a leading student of the middle east. Pashtun tradition asserts that they are descended from afghana, grandson of king saul of israel, though most scholars believe it more likely that they arose from an intermingling of ancient aryans from the north or west with subsequent mixing. The pathans by sir olaf caroe free download carlos rated it really liked it aug 16, trivia about the pathans, his article in the march number of. The book dips into archival material to trace the strategic thinking of sir olaf caroe, a distinguished foreign secretary of the raj. Pathan regiment 19481956, an infantry regiment of the pakistan army.
He was a foreign secretary to the viceroy at delhi. Khattak tribe history located in khyber pukhtonkhwa. Ahmed louis dupree, who knew and corresponded with sir olaf caroe over a number of years, also writes. Growing up one always heard the name of caroe and his classic the pathans. It was obviously written 40 years ago and isnt for everyone. Olaf caroe was the son of architect william douglas caroe and grace desborough rendall. Trevorroper p the life of thomas hardy 18401928 florence emily hardy p6 elizabethan taste john buxton. However, there is some historical evidence about bactrian people. The pathans kegan paul library central asia hardcover import, 9 feb 2001. An epicdrama of the war with napoleon thomas hardy p124 the growth of british industrial relations 19061914 e.
This awesome book ready for download, you can get this book now for free. For a more contemporary book i recommend read spains the pathans of the latter day. It iswith its epilogueessential reading for anyone interested in recent development in afghanistan and pakistan. Sir olaf caroes acquaintance with the pathans was spread over a period of nearly sixty years, from his arrival on the northwest frontier in 1916 as an officer in the queens regiment to becoming the last british governor of the frontier before independence. The afghan historiographers maintain that saul had a son named irmia jeremiah who again had a son named afghana, neither of course known to the hebrew scriptures. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Pathan is a synonym commonly used in south asia to refer to the pashtun people, the largest and second largest ethnic group in afghanistan and pakistan respectively. I recall him in his later years, a tall gaunt figure with. Sir olaf caroe by sir olaf caroe and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Buy the pathans kegan paul library central asia book online. Rfa war pathan, a 1923 tanker of the british royal fleet auxiliary. With a new epilogue oxford in asia historical reprints by. The pathan constituted from 50 to 60 percent of the population of prewar afghanistan. Hardback, 521 pages this is an authoritative work on the social and political history of the pathans, from 550 bc to ad 1957. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Caroes the pathans is at one and the same time a classic and contemporary book. Dec 29, 2017 2 the pathans by olaf caroe the last of british governors in north west frontier province nwfp before partition, olaf caroe was not just an administrator but one of the greatest historians. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The formulations of sir olaf caroe attracted attention and soon found favour in official circles.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Sir olaf caroe, indias independence, and the defense of asia peter john brobst akron, ohio, the university of akron press, 2005, pp. Caroe remained in the company of pukhtuns on important positions and for a long duration and came to love and respect them. His article in the march 1949 number of round table and his 1951 book, wells of power, led to invitations from the state and defence departments to visit washington. Nov 17, 2008 the pathans, by sir olaf caroe the original afghans are a race of probably jewish or arab extraction. With a new epilogue oxford in asia historical reprints by olaf caroe isbn. At the time and probably still today the pashtuns constituted the largest tribal society in the world. Olaf caroe this is the foremost work on the social and political history of the pathans, from 550 bc to ad 1957. Sir olaf caroe was governor of the pathan northwest frontier province of india during the last two years before the transfer of power in 1947. The pathans by olaf caroe, 9780195772210, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
He was educated at winchester college and magdalen college, oxford, 2 where he read classics. This is an authoritative work on the social and political history of the pathans, from 550 bc to ad 1957. Aug 08, 2019 the pathans by sir olaf caroe free download carlos rated it really liked it aug 16, trivia about the pathans, his article in the march number of round table and his book, wells of power, led to. This is one of the most comprehensive books on the subject of the pathans pukhtoon or pushtoon. While reading the book, the pathans, by sir olaf caroe, originally written in 1980, i came across this prophetic paragraph. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more. This includes 11 million native to pakistan and 9 million originating in afghanistan. The pathans sir olaf caroe hardback, 558 pages, june 1994 isbn. While a lot of this information in caroes book is not as relevant as it used to be, it remains the best english book on pashtuns. He went to india during world war i as an officer in the indian army then called the territorial army. Feb 26, 2012 the pathans sir olaf caroe hardback, 558 pages, june 1994 isbn. It includes an epilogue written, just before the authors death, in the light of recent events in afghanistan. Because of the civil war that has persisted in afghanistan since 1979, roughly 2 million pathans have left for pakistan as refugees.
The more you go in the more lost you may find yourself. Pdf, epubs, mobi, emagazines, epaper, ejournal and more. Sir olaf caroe, indias independence, and the defense of asia by peter john brobst. I957, by olaf caroe isbn 10 0710306822 see other formats.
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