Historical Dictionary of Afghanistan Tapa dura - 2003

Scarecrow Press, 2003-10-22. Hardcover. Very good. 5.83x1.52x8.97. During almost 250 years of its existence, Afghanistan has evolved from rule by a tribal aristocracy to constitutional monarchy and people’s democratic republic, culminating in the establishment of a theocracy in which power rests with the religious establishment, the ulama. A civil war, subsequent to the communist defeat in 1992, resulted in the emergence of the Taliban. who intended to establish a “true Islamic state.” Taliban misrule, support for terrorist groups, and alliance with Osama bin Laden led to American intervention resulting in a renewed attempt to establish a broad-based democratic government.This third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Afghanistan provides researchers with updated information and considerable new material. It includes entries on major historical events, important places, leading personalities - past and present - and significant aspects of the country’s culture, religion, and economy. The… Leer más

Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press, 2003. Hardcover. Good/N/A. Third Edition. Head and heel of spine and corners of boards bumped, head of spine slightly pulled, covers handled, and soiled overall, page edges tanned and lightly soiled; interio clean and unmarked. xxvi, 585 pp. Asian/Oceanian Historical Dictionaries No. 47. Size: 8vo

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.