Description |
xii, 308 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 268-290) and index |
Contents |
Land and people -- Early history (Prehistory-651) -- From the rise of Islam to the Afghan State (651-1747) -- The birth of modern Afghanistan (1747-1901) -- Twentieth-century monarchy (1901-1973) -- A coup and a revolution (1973-1978) -- Soviet |
Summary |
Explores the history and culture of Afghanistan from prehistoric times through its current events, covering the political, cultural, and economic changes the country has undergone over the years |
Subject |
Afghanistan -- History
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Added Author |
Youngerman, Barry
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ISBN |
0816057613 (cloth) |
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9780816057610 (cloth) |
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