Afghanistan - A New History
This book follows a generally linear historical form. It starts with an account of the country and its people, and then describes and analyses its history, with particular reference to its relations with neighboring powers and its dominant internal theme, the ongoing struggle between its rulers and tribal society. Attention is paid to the growing dichotomy during the twentieth century between an increasingly urban elite and the traditional countryside, and its culmination in the communist coup and Soviet invasion. This is followed by an analysis of the reasons for the Soviet withdrawal and the subsequent civil war. The book continues with a d…
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Weitere Autoren: Ewans, Martin / Weber, Patrick / Carr, Robyn
- ISBN: 978-0-415-29826-1
- EAN: 9780415298261
- Produktnummer: 21706305
- Verlag: Taylor and Francis
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2002
- Seitenangabe: 278 S.
- Masse: H23.4 cm x B15.6 cm 589 g
- Auflage: 2. A.
- Abbildungen: Farb., s/w. Abb.
- Gewicht: 589
Über den Autor
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.
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