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Paperback. In its earliest days, the American-led war in Afghanistan appeared to be a triumph, a 'good war' in comparison to the debacle in Iraq. This book explores the intentions and hubris that caused the West's strategy in Afghanistan to flounder, refuting the long-held notion that the war could have been won with more troops and cash. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; HBJF; HBLX; HBWS4; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 36. Weight in Grams: 424.
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099578772
ISBN
9780099578772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.64

Paperback. Captures the human experience - and tragedy - of war. This book offers a visceral understanding of the War on the Terror, its victims, the people who fight it and the way these people feel. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1FCA; 3JMC; HBJF; HBJK; HBLX; HBWS4; HBWS5; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 132 x 28. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
9780099523048
ISBN
9780099523048
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.45

Hardback. Designed for classroom use, this book gathers in one volume primary source materials related to the first two wars that Great Britain launched against native leaders of the Afghan region. It is a cautionary tale, unheeded by Western powers in the post-9/11 era. Editor(s): Burton, Antoinette. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 photograph. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1FCA; 3JH; HBJF1; HBLL; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 23. Weight in Grams: 681.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822356509
ISBN
9780822356509
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.62

Paperback. An illustrated study of the First Afghan War--a setback for British forces in the Great Game of the 19th century--that holds important lessons for modern forces in Afghanistan today. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages, 35 b/w; 44 col. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JH; HBJF; HBLL; HBTQ; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 249 x 8. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472813978
ISBN
9781472813978
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 291 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMG; BTM; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press United States
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611855753
ISBN
9781611855753
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. Analyzes the strategies that different states have used to engage a rising India, their successes and failures, as well as India's responses. This book also assesses India's own strategies to engage with Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Central Asian republics. Editor(s): Hall, Ian. Series: South Asia in World Affairs Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FC; 1FKA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 167 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626160866
ISBN
9781626160866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.74

paperback. Translator(s): Walford, N. Num Pages: 687 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FC; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 144 x 209 x 51. Weight in Grams: 904.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1970
Publisher
Rutgers University Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
687
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813513041
ISBN
9780813513041
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.42
€ 54.00

Paperback. The remarkable story of an unlikley entrepreneur who, against all odds, saved her family and inspired her community in Afghanistan Num Pages: 288 pages, port. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JJPR; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 206.
Publisher
John Murray Press
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848545564
ISBN
9781848545564
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Paperback. Num Pages: 528 pages, 45. BIC Classification: 1FCS; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 163 x 33. Weight in Grams: 800.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Cornell University Press ith
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801489228
ISBN
9780801489228
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.69

This book looks at an often-overlooked aspect of China's rise to power-its role in Central Asia. It considers the rise of Sinophobia and Sinophilia within the region. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FC; 1FPC; JPS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 478.
Publication date
2013
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849041799
ISBN
9781849041799
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 81.12

Hardback. Provides an analysis of the huge changes undergone by the economies of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. This book assesses the economic prospects of each country, and the likelihood that economic conditions will spur major political changes. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 line illus. 47 tables. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 166 x 21. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691124650
ISBN
9780691124650
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 139.61
€ 105.41

Paperback. Fighting an elusive and dangerous enemy far from home, the British army in Afghanistan has been involved in asymmetric warfare for the best part of a decade. This book provides a detailed analysis of those specifics within a clear, connected account of the course of the war in Helmand, operation by operation. Illustrator(s): Dennis, Peter. Series: Elite. Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; HBJF; HBLX; HBWS4; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 248 x 7. Weight in Grams: 214.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472806758
ISBN
9781472806758
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.82

paperback. * The international bestseller: 'An intimate portrait of Afghani people quite unlike any other .. a compelling read' Christina Lamb, SUNDAY TIMES Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; BG; HBJF; HBLW3; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 19. Weight in Grams: 222. Used paperback in very good condition.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Virago London
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KRF0036131
ISBN
9781844080472
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 5.44

paperback. * The international bestseller: 'An intimate portrait of Afghani people quite unlike any other .. a compelling read' Christina Lamb, SUNDAY TIMES Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JM; BG; HBJF; HBLW3; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 19. Weight in Grams: 222. Used paperback in good condition. Some light shelf wear. SEIEWRSTAD
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Virago London
Edition
New Ed
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KRF0042728
ISBN
9781844080472
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.44

Hardback. Building a fully unified Afghan Army dominated neither by Pashtuns nor by Tajiks has eluded the authorities in Kabul for decades. This book explains why. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBJF; HBW; JWD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849044813
ISBN
9781849044813
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.86

Paperback. Reveals the importance of both the archaeology and architecture of Afghanistan as works of art, and as symbols of the country's past, geography and character. Tracing the historical and cultural development of artistic and architectural styles, this book examines the major sites, with detailed description of their buildings and decoration. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCA; AM; HBJF; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 248 x 15. Weight in Grams: 522.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Edition
illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780752425191
ISBN
9780752425191
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.12

Hardback. A former senior mujahidin fighter teams up with an ex-counter terrorism analyst in this remarkable account from the frontlines of the jihad Num Pages: 356 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 3JMC; 3JMG; BTM; HBWS4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 224 x 29. Weight in Grams: 590.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849044202
ISBN
9781849044202
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.35

Hardback. In the 1960s and 70s Afghanistan was depicted in the media as the romantic haven of nomads and a resort for hashish--smoking hippies; in the 80s it was seen as a country where brave warriors fought against the a evila Soviet empire, and in the 90s redrawn as a semi--feudal land ruled by warlords and Islamic fundamentalists. Series: Peoples of Asia. Num Pages: 408 pages, 10. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBJF; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 166 x 26. Weight in Grams: 722.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631198413
ISBN
9780631198413
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 100.42

Paperback. The Afghan Way of War provides the Afghan perspective on war, from the 1830s to the present day, and in doing so uncovers the cultural codes that colour the Afghan spirit in warfare. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBJF; HBW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 219 x 22. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849043762
ISBN
9781849043762
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.22

Paperback. Series: CSIS Reports. Num Pages: 178 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, colour tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBWS4; JPS; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 281 x 214 x 9. Weight in Grams: 517.
Publisher
Centre for Strategic & International Studies,U.S.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442224995
ISBN
9781442224995
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 96.87

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