The Eye-Witnesses' Account Of The Disastrous Russian Campaign Against The Akhal Tekke Turcomans

The book titled ""The Eye-Witnesses������� Account Of The Disastrous Russian Campaign Against The Akhal Tekke Turcomans"" by Charles Marvin is a historical account of the Russian campaign against the Akhal Tekke Turcomans. The author, who was an eye-witness to the events, provides a detailed description of the campaign, its causes, and its disastrous outcome.The book covers the period from 1879 to 1881 when the Russian army, under the command of General Mikhail Skobelev, launched a campaign against the Tekke Turcomans, who were a tribal group inhabiting the region of Akhal Tekke in present-day Turkmenistan. The campaign was aimed at expanding the Russian empire's influence in Central Asia and securing its borders.The author describes the events leading up to the campaign, including the Russian government's policy towards Central Asia, the tensions between the Russian army and the Turcomans, and the military preparations for the campaign. He then provides a detailed account of the campaign, including the battles and skirmishes, the tactics used by both sides, and the hardships faced by the Russian army in the harsh desert terrain.The book also covers the aftermath of the campaign, including the impact it had on the Russian empire's relations with other Central Asian tribes and the political fallout within Russia itself. The author provides insights into the military strategy and tactics used by both sides, as well as the cultural and social factors that influenced the outcome of the campaign.Overall, ""The Eye-Witnesses������� Account Of The Disastrous Russian Campaign Against The Akhal Tekke Turcomans"" is a valuable historical document that provides a detailed and insightful account of a significant event in the history of Central Asia and the Russian empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.