The History of Afghanistan

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Greenwood Publishing Group, 2007 - History - 155 pages
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After the September 11th attacks on America, many nations became entrenched in the War on Terror. With this escalating conflict came the names of many countries that the American public knew little about. Prior to 9/11, Americans knew Afghanistan simply as a country in the Middle East area. In the aftermath of 9/11, Americans now associate Afghanistan with words like Al Qaeda and the Taliban. Despite the recent press coverage on this land-locked nation, few understand the history of Afghanistan, including the rich cultural aspects, political climate, and society of this country. As the future of Afghanistan is being lived and written right now, a clear understanding of the country's history is imperative in our new global circumstances.

Ideal for students and general readers, the History of Afghanistan is part of Greenwood's Histories of Modern Nations series. With nearly forty nation's histories in print, these books provide readers with a concise, up-to-date history of countries throughout the world. Reference features include a biographical section highlighting famous figures in Afghanistan history, a timeline of important historical events, a glossary of terms, and a bibliographical essay with suggestions for further reading.

 

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Contents

The Emergence of Civilization
13
Afghanistan from the Greek Hellenistic Culture
39
The Mongolian Invasion through the Shah Dynasty
53
The Durrani Empire through the AngloAfghan Wars
67
From the Age of Reformation to the War with
87
The Soviet Invasion and the Afghan Civil War 19791992
105
Fundamentalism and the Taliban Regime 19922001
119
Democracy and the Future of Afghanistan
131
Glossary of Frequently Used Terms
141
Works Referenced and Suggested Further Readings
147
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About the author (2007)

Meredith L. Runion is a Program Manager for the Federal Government.

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TitleThe History of Afghanistan
Greenwood histories of the modern nations, ISSN 1096-2905
AuthorMeredith L. Runion
Editionillustrated
PublisherGreenwood Publishing Group, 2007
ISBN0313337985, 9780313337987
Length155 pages
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