A brief history of Afghanistan
Wahab, Shaista2010
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A Brief History of Afghanistan provides a concise account of the country's historical and cultural heritage - to the present. Comprehensive coverage examines the history of the country, its diverse peoples, its culture, political and economic situation.
Main title:
A brief history of Afghanistan / Shaista Wahab and Barry Youngerman
Author:
Imprint:
New York Facts on File 2010
Collation:
354 p. ilustrations maps
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 Afghanistan (1979-1989) -- Afghanistan in rebellion (1978-1992) -- Mujahideen Rule (1992-1996) -- The Taliban era (1996-2001) -- A new chance (2001-2010) -- Renewed crisis (2001-2010).
ISBN:
9780816082193 (pbk)
Dewey class:
958.1 BRI
Local class:
958.1
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
31254
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 958.1 BRI | Available |