Author (نویسنده/ناشر):

Barfield, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1950-.

Statement of responsibility:

Publication/Distribution (Imprint):

Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2010.

Physical Description:

xi, 389 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Series Title:

(Princeton studies in Muslim politics)

Language:

ISBN:

9780691145686

Subjects--Topical Terms:

Islam and politics – Afghanistan – History.
Afghanistan – Politics and government.
Afghanistan – History.
Afghanistan – Social conditions.

Class. No:

DS 357.5 .B37 2010

Accession No:

21240 3ACKU000361922

General Note:

Contents: People and places—Conquering and ruling pre-modern Afghanistan—Anglo-Afghan Wars and state building in Afghanistan—Afghanistan in the twentieth century : state and society in conflict—Afghanistan enters the twenty-first century—Some conclusions.

General Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [359]-366) and index.

General Note:

This fascinating survey of Afghanistan is an excellent book for those wanting to go beyond headlines. Written by an expert, with the stylistic flair to be savored by the nonexpert, Afghanistan also has judgments worthy of scholarly reflection. Barfield has captured political, social, and cultural insights of extraordinary importance to the policy arguments of today and tomorrow. Deploying diplomats, soldiers, and aid workers in particular should pay attention—cover page.