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
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
'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
'The book written by Martin Ewans, former Head of the British Chancery in Kabul, will provide interesting information and insights for academics, researchers, students and general readers interested in history, politics and society of Afghanistan and Central Asia'. - Patricia Ordonez de Pablos, The University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain, International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management