written with conspicuous ability, and with a uianifost desire to state the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, regarding one of the most senseless wars of aggression recorded in the annals of the British Empire."
Advocate of India.— " Colonel Hanna shows clearly and forcibly, and with the aid of unimpeachable authorities, that on the brink of war the army was found thoroughly incapable of effectual warfare."
United Service Magazine.— " This is a remarkable, an excellent, and a most interestingly instructive work; and the second volume when it appears will be eagerly seized upon by all readers of that which has now been published. . . . The volume before us is a most masterly exposition of the subject with which it deals, and cannot be too strongly recommended."
Manchester Courier.— "The present volume ends at the moment of the advance, and we shall therefore look eagerly for the continuation of the story. If it is continued in the same exhaustive and judicial manner as it has commenced. Colonel Hanna will have made a notable and valuable contribution to modern Indian history,"
Investors' Review.— " Nothing is set down in it haphazard, nothing from mere impulse or passion. It is a calm and almost colourless . . . narrative of facts based upon documents accessible to all."
Glasgow Herald.— "The author writes with a very thorough knowledge of the subject; his facts are marshalled with remarkable skill, and his argumentation is exceptionally vigorous. These qualities mark his book as a valuable contribution towards the adequate understanding of a question which has not yet lost its importance.'
Western Mail, Cardiff.— "Colonel Hanna tells his story in a style that makes interesting reading, whilst the sidelights are of a character that one would not miss willingly. As it is, we think there should be a hearty welcome for the volume issued because of its general interest."
The Army and Navy Gazette.—" Colonel Hanna's book, the first volume of which was published on ThuriSday last, has come opportunely. It fairly shows that we have, as regards Afghan affairs, consistently done what we ought not to have done, and left undone or left unsaid many things that belonged to our peace."
