Afghanistan A Short History of Its People and Politics

Name: Afghanistan A Short History of Its People and Politics
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ISBN: 9780060505073

ISBN-10: 0060505079

ISBN-13: 9780060505073

Edition: 2002

Authors: Martin Ewans

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A fascinating chronicle of a nation's turbulent history and a must read for anyone interested in the historical evolution of one of today's most dangerous breeding grounds of global terrorism. Starting in seventh century AD, Martin Ewans shows Afghanistan's early days - of powerful dynasties, fierce tribal rivalries and stunning architectural feats. In Ewans'2028;ucid and dispassionate prose, a once powerful empire is revealed, whose traditions and political stability have over the years slowly been reduced to ruins. Martin Ewans carefully and concisely weighs the lessons of history to provide a frank appraisal of Afghanistan's fragile relationship with its neighbouring countries.

Book details

List price: $25.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 2/19/2002
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 256
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



List of Illustrations


List of Maps


Introduction: The Land and the People



Early History



The Emergence of the Afghan Kingdom



The Rise of Dost Mohammed



The First Anglo-Afghan War



Dost Mohammed and Sher Ali



The Second Anglo-Afghan War



Abdur Rahman, The "Iron Amir"



Habibullah and the Politics of Neutrality



Amanullah and the Drive for Modernization



The Rule of the Brothers



Daoud: The First Decade



King Zahir and Cautious Constitutionalism



The Return of Daoud and the Saur Revolution



Khalq Rule and Soviet Invasion



Occupation and Resistance



Humiliation and Withdrawal



Civil War



Enter the Taliban



The Taliban Regime



Oil, Drugs and International Terrorism



The Fall of the Taliban



The Future



The Durrani Dynasty


Notes


Bibliography


Index