Conflict in Afghanistan: An Encyclopedia FROM THE PUBLISHER
"Conflict in Afghanistan: A Historical Encyclopedia provides an easy-to-use single reference covering the history of conflict in Afghanistan from 1747, when the state was formed, to the present war against the Taliban. A clear, concise introduction provides an overview; the comprehensive A-Z section gives instant access to detail." Afghanistan first came to the awareness of Americans vaguely during the Soviet war of the 1980s and starkly after the attacks of September 11, 2001. This book provides nearly 400 entries, cross-referenced, with suggested additional reading - an easily accessible key to unlocking the mystery of Afghanistan.
SYNOPSIS
About 400 entries provide information on key figures, events, and organizations in modern Afghanistan from 1747, when the state was formed, to the current conflict with the Taliban. An introductory essay sketches the area's history up to 2003. The work is peppered with b&w photos and includes a lengthy chronology and bibliography. The author is director of information services at the College of St. Mark and St. John, Plymouth, England. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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