Country Historical and Cultural Profile of Afghanistan
Author: Editors
Publisher:
Published: 2009-06-02
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13: 9781442191648
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An excellent historical and cultural report on the country of Afghanistan.
Author: Editors
Publisher:
Published: 2009-06-02
Total Pages: 66
ISBN-13: 9781442191648
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An excellent historical and cultural report on the country of Afghanistan.
Author: Thomas Barfield
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2012-03-25
Total Pages: 408
ISBN-13: 0691154414
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Traces the political history of Afghanistan from the sixteenth century to the present, looking at what has united the people as well as the regional, cultural, and political differences that divide them.
Author: Alfred Aghajanian
Publisher: Indoeuropeanpublishing.com
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781604440027
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This volume is a rich reference source on the history and the politics of Afghanistan. It is useful for all who are interested in learning about Afghanistan's history, culture, politics, etc. It can be a comprehensive aid to students of almost all academic disciplines interested in studying and researching of many aspects of Afghanistan. The volume provides an historical overview of Afghanistan from the Pre-Islamic period through the period of Soviet intervention in the country. It describes the Afghan natural and social environment, and includes, among other subjects, discussion of ethnic groups, religion, education, health, and the country's refugee problem. In addition the book provides additional historical background and analyzes on the development of the Taliban regime and opposition to it. Finally, it provides a Summary of current information on the post Taliban era in Afghanistan.
Author: Thomas J. Barfield
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2022-12-06
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13: 0691248052
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A major history of Afghanistan and its changing political culture Afghanistan traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in this volatile region of the world, from the Mughal Empire in the sixteenth century to the Taliban resurgence today. Thomas Barfield introduces readers to the bewildering diversity of tribal and ethnic groups in Afghanistan, explaining what unites them as Afghans despite the regional, cultural, and political differences that divide them. He shows how governing these peoples was relatively easy when power was concentrated in a small dynastic elite, but how this delicate political order broke down in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries when Afghanistan's rulers mobilized rural militias to expel first the British and later the Soviets. Armed insurgency proved remarkably successful against the foreign occupiers, but it also undermined the Afghan government's authority and rendered the country ever more difficult to govern as time passed. Barfield vividly describes how Afghanistan's armed factions plunged the country into a civil war, giving rise to clerical rule by the Taliban and Afghanistan's isolation from the world. He examines why the American invasion in the wake of September 11 toppled the Taliban so quickly, and how this easy victory lulled the United States into falsely believing that a viable state could be built just as easily. Afghanistan is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how a land conquered and ruled by foreign dynasties for more than a thousand years became the "graveyard of empires" for the British and Soviets, and why the United States failed to avoid the same fate.
Author: Thomas Barfield
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2010-03-29
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13: 1400834538
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A major history of Afghanistan and its changing political culture Afghanistan traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in this volatile region of the world, from the Mughal Empire in the sixteenth century to the Taliban resurgence today. Thomas Barfield introduces readers to the bewildering diversity of tribal and ethnic groups in Afghanistan, explaining what unites them as Afghans despite the regional, cultural, and political differences that divide them. He shows how governing these peoples was relatively easy when power was concentrated in a small dynastic elite, but how this delicate political order broke down in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries when Afghanistan's rulers mobilized rural militias to expel first the British and later the Soviets. Armed insurgency proved remarkably successful against the foreign occupiers, but it also undermined the Afghan government's authority and rendered the country ever more difficult to govern as time passed. Barfield vividly describes how Afghanistan's armed factions plunged the country into a civil war, giving rise to clerical rule by the Taliban and Afghanistan's isolation from the world. He examines why the American invasion in the wake of September 11 toppled the Taliban so quickly, and how this easy victory lulled the United States into falsely believing that a viable state could be built just as easily. Afghanistan is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how a land conquered and ruled by foreign dynasties for more than a thousand years became the "graveyard of empires" for the British and Soviets, and what the United States must do to avoid a similar fate.
Author: Shaista Wahab
Publisher:
Published: 2010-10
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9781437974591
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Afghanistan was for centuries a place where a diverse set of cultures met and exchanged goods and ideas. It was also a country on the paths of many invaders. These conquerors and peoples left their mark on the land, eventually forming a very diverse society. Modern times ushered in a violent era, from the overthrow of the monarchy in 1973 to the fall of the Taliban almost 30 years later. This book provides a concise account of Afghanistan¿s historical and cultural heritage, from 3000 B.C.E. to 2006. Examines the history of the country, its diverse peoples, its culture, and its political and econ. situation. Attempts by the gov¿t. to improve the country¿s security and economy and to establish a strong central gov¿t., are also included. Maps and photos.
Author: Federal Division
Publisher:
Published: 2013-05-07
Total Pages: 30
ISBN-13: 9781484905388
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This book is about the historical and cultural background of Afghanistan. This book acts as a guide and teacher, discussing the capital city, important locations, and monumental events in the countries history.
Author: Shaista Wahab
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1438108192
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Located along the busy trade routes between Asia and Europe, Afghanistan was for centuries a place where a diverse set of cultures met and exchanged goods and ideas.
Author: Meredith L. Runion
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2017-04-24
Total Pages: 220
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This chronological account traces the history of Afghanistan from pre-civilization to present-day events and considers the future of democracy in Afghanistan. For centuries, Afghanistan has endured control by a gamut of political regimes as a result of its strategic location along the trade route between Asia and the Middle East. The area has been at the center of constant conflict and only in recent years has recovered from the vestiges of warfare. The second edition of this popular reference offers a fresh glimpse at the country, showing modern Afghanistan to be a melting pot of cultures, tribes, and political influences all under the guiding belief of Islam. In addition to thorough coverage of the country's political, economic, and cultural history, the book provides students with an account of recent events in Afghanistan since 2007, such as the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan and the removal of NATO soldiers. Other changes include a revised timeline, an updated glossary, additions to the notable figures appendix, and an expanded bibliography that includes electronic resources.
Author: Shaista Wahab
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781787852655
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Brief History of Afghanistan, Second Edition offers a clear, concise account of this country's historical and cultural heritage, from 3000 BCE to the present. This insightful book explores the culture and politics of the Pashtun tribes whose homeland extends across much of Afghanistan and northern Pakistan, as well as the Taliban insurgency and the relationship between local leaders and the central government in Kabul.