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A Brief History of Afghanistan (Brief History Of... (Checkmark Books))
Shaista Wahab
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Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBJF; YQH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 165 x 18. Weight in Grams: 492.
Afghanistan has long been considered a remote and uninviting country to all but its closest neighbors. This lightly populated agricultural and pastoral nation has guarded its independence in the age of European imperialism thanks in large part to its limited perceived value. Political isolationreinforced by a conservative tribal culturekept most of the cultural and economic changes of the modern world at bay. Slowly, however, modern ways and values began to penetrate into the capital city of Kabul.
A Brief History of Afghanistan examines this country's isolation and how it found itself involved in 30 years of war and anarchy. ... Read more
Afghanistan has long been considered a remote and uninviting country to all but its closest neighbors. This lightly populated agricultural and pastoral nation has guarded its independence in the age of European imperialism thanks in large part to its limited perceived value. Political isolationreinforced by a conservative tribal culturekept most of the cultural and economic changes of the modern world at bay. Slowly, however, modern ways and values began to penetrate into the capital city of Kabul.
A Brief History of Afghanistan examines this country's isolation and how it found itself involved in 30 years of war and anarchy. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Checkmark Books
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780816082193
SKU
V9780816082193
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Reviews for A Brief History of Afghanistan (Brief History Of... (Checkmark Books))
...very thorough...This work is a good choice for those wanting to familiarize themselves with the roots of the current conflict, and a handy reference for basic information on Afghanistan. Recommended." Choice "Recommended..." Library Journal