The History of Afghanistan
eBook - ePub

The History of Afghanistan

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The History of Afghanistan

About this book

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.

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Information

Publisher
Greenwood
Year
2017
Print ISBN
9781610697774
eBook ISBN
9798216097013
Edition
2
Topic
History
Subtopic
Asian History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Series Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. Introduction
  10. Timeline of Historical Events
  11. 1 The Three Pillars of Afghanistan: Geography, People, and Islam
  12. 2 Prehistory: The Emergence of Civilization in Ancient Afghanistan
  13. 3 Early Civilization and the Nomadic People of Afghanistan
  14. 4 Afghanistan from Hellenistic Culture to the Introduction of Islam
  15. 5 The Mongolian Invasion of Afghanistan through the Shah Dynasty
  16. 6 The Birth of Modern Afghanistan (1747-1826)
  17. 7 European Influence in Afghanistan (1826-1919)
  18. 8 From the Age of Reformation to the War with the Soviets (1919-1979)
  19. 9 The Soviet Invasion and Occupation of Afghanistan (1979-1989)
  20. 10 Afghan Fundamentalism and the Taliban Regime (1989-2001)
  21. 11 Afghanistan after September 11, 2001
  22. 12 The Decade to Find Osama Bin Laden
  23. 13 Looking Back: The Road to Democracy in Afghanistan
  24. 14 The Future of Afghanistan
  25. Notable People in the History of Afghanistan
  26. Glossary of Frequently Used Terms
  27. Timeline of Rulers of Afghanistan
  28. Chronological List of Recent Leaders of Afghanistan
  29. Bibliography
  30. Index