The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan
Title | The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan PDF eBook |
Author | Vartan Gregorian |
Publisher | |
Pages | 586 |
Release | 1969 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780804707060 |
The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan
Title | The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan PDF eBook |
Author | Vartan Gregorian |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013-01-09 |
Genre | Afghanistan |
ISBN | 9780804783002 |
Long heralded as a seminal work on the history of Afghanistan, this book traces the evolution of the modern Afghan state by studying the politics of reform and modernization that started in 1880 through World War II. In this reissue, Vartan Gregorian offers a new introduction that places the key themes of the book in the context of contemporary events, addressing questions of tribalism, nationalism, Islam, and modernization, as well as the legacies of the Cold War and the various exit strategies of occupying powers. The book remains as distinctive today as when it was first published. It is the only broad work on Afghan history that considers ethnicity as the defining influence over the course of the country's history, rather than religion. In light of today's ongoing struggle to develop a coherent national identity, the question of Afghan nationalism remains a particularly significant issue.
The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan
Title | The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan PDF eBook |
Author | Vartan Gregorian |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1880 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
The History of Afghanistan
Title | The History of Afghanistan PDF eBook |
Author | Meredith L. Runion |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Pages | 220 |
Release | 2017-04-24 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
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.
The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan
Title | The Emergence of Modern Afghanistan PDF eBook |
Author | Vartan Gregorian |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1102 |
Release | 1964 |
Genre | Afghanistan |
ISBN |
Emergence of Modern Afghanistan, Politics of ... 1880-1946
Title | Emergence of Modern Afghanistan, Politics of ... 1880-1946 PDF eBook |
Author | Vartan Gregorian |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 1969 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Modern Afghanistan
Title | Modern Afghanistan PDF eBook |
Author | Amin Saikal |
Publisher | Harvard Common Press |
Pages | 358 |
Release | 2006-10-09 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9781845113162 |
Afghanistan's history is a sad one. This book provides an understanding of this troubled country that grounds Afghanistan's problems in rivalries stemming from a series of dynastic alliances within the successive royal families, from the end of the eighteenth century to the pro-Communist coup of 1978.