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041			_aE
082			_aDS 357.5 .B37 2010
094			_a(Princeton studies in Muslim politics)
020			_a9780691145686
100			_aBarfield, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1950-.
245			_aAfghanistan : a cultural and political history / Thomas Barfield.
260			_aPrinceton : Princeton University Press, c2010.
300			_axi, 389 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
440			_v(Princeton studies in Muslim politics)
500			_aContents: 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.
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [359]-366) and index.
500			_aThis 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.
546			_aEnglish
650			_aIslam and politics – Afghanistan – History.
650			_aAfghanistan – Politics and government.
650			_aAfghanistan – History.
650			_aAfghanistan – Social conditions.
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