When an Afghan-elite made a futile attempt to impose western-inspired ideas and modernity on the country. In this first film, Rory Stewart tells the story of the decision-making that led to the first British invasion of Afghanistan, and the three Anglo-Afghan wars fought in this era.Īnd he tells the story of Afghanistans unlikely reaction to this period.
Afghanistan was perceived by Victorian Britain, as its believed to be today, to be an immediate threat to British national security.
