Afghanistan - A New History by Sir Martin Ewans
First edition was most recent history of Afghanistan published before the events of September 11th
2nd edition has new chapters on the Taliban and its fall in the 6 months following last September
Afghanistan - A New History
Summary
Reviews the emergence and fall of the Taliban, their ideology and their place within Islam, and examines Afghanistan's relevance to issues relating to Islamic extremism, the international drugs trade and international terrorism.
Afghanistan - A New History Summary
Afghanistan - A New History Reviews
'Recommended to the general reader as a clear, thoughtful and well-written account of the history of the modern Afghan state.' - Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society
About Sir Martin Ewans
Sir Martin Ewans was educated at St. Paul's School, London and Cambridge University. Joining the British Diplomatic Service, he was posted in Pakistan, Canada and Nigeria before becoming the Head of Chancery in Afghanistan. He later served in Tanzania and India, before becoming High Commissioner in Zimbabwe and Nigeria. He is currently Chairman of the international charity Children's Aid Direct.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations List of Maps Introduction: The Land and the People 1. Early History 2. The Emergence of the Afghan Kingdom 3. The Rise of Dost Mohammed 4. The First Anglo-Afghan War 5. Dost Mohammad and Sher Ali 6. The Second Anglo-Afghan War 7. Abdur Rahman, The 'Iron Amir' 8. Habibullah and the Politics of Neutrality 9. Amanullah and the Drive for Modernisation 10. The Rule of the Brothers 11. Daoud: The First Decade 12. King Zahir and Cautious Constitutionalism 13. The Return of Daoud and the Saur Revolution 14. Khalq Rule and Soviet Invasion 15. Occupation and Resistance 16. Humiliation and Withdrawal 17. Civil War 18. Enter the Taliban 19. Afghanistan and the Wider World 20. The Taliban and the Future Appendix: The Durrani Dynasty Notes Bibliography Index
Additional information
GOR008188638
9780415298261
0415298261
Afghanistan - A New History by Sir Martin Ewans
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
20021114
278
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