Sprache:
Englisch
Seiten:
158 Seiten, 8 ungezählte Blätter Bildtafeln, 1 Faltblatt
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Illustrationen; Karte
Schlagwort(e):
Nepal Großbritannien
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Geschichte
;
Kolonialtruppe
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Ethnie, Asien
;
Krieger
;
Kolonialismus
;
Militär
Kurzfassung:
The publication of 'Nepal and the Gurkhas' marks the 150th anniversary of the date when the first Gurkhas were enlisted into the service of the British Crown. Since then they have fought for Great Britain in two world wars and in countless smaller wars, and have earned for themselves a reputation second to none. This book is the official textbook for all who serve with Gurkhas in the British Army; it is designed to give them all the necessary background information about the country of Nepal, its history and its government, as well as about Gurkhas themselves, their types and characteristics, their religion and customs. It is an authoritative work, and of interest not only to those who have the honour to serve with the Gurkhas, but to anyone who may have contact with them or visit their beautiful country.
Beschreibung / Inhaltsverzeichnis:
1. The Geography of Nepal -- 2. The History of Nepal -- 3. the People of Nepal -- 4. Religious and other Customs -- 5. Gurungs -- 6. Magars -- 7. Limbus -- 8. Rais -- 9. Tamangs -- 10. Sunwars -- 11. Thakurs -- 12. Chhetris -- 13. Lepchas, Newars and other Tribes not nomally Enlisted -- 14. Recruiting and Recruiting Depots -- Appendix -- Map of Nepal
Anmerkung:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 154-157; [The original version of the book was published in 1883 by Major E. R. Elles ... unter the title "A Report on Nepal"]
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