Afghanistan, a cultural history, St John Simpson
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Afghanistan, a cultural history, St John Simpson
Language
eng
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 158) and index
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index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Afghanistan
Nature of contents
bibliography
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696087221
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St John Simpson
Sub title
a cultural history
Summary
While the modern nation can trace its origins back to 1747, the history of Afghanistan is far more ancient. It has long been an ancient focal point of the Silk Road and human migration. While many native people such as the Kushans, Samanids, Saffarids and Mughals have founded their empires here, the country has also been the target of numerous invasions. Afghanistan is therefore one of the most culturally rich and diverse places on Earth. This book places this rich and ancient seam of creativity in its broad historical context and offers the reader a full appreciation of this remarkable country
Table Of Contents
Afghanistan, the crossroads of Asia -- Prehistory -- Afghanistan under the Achaemenids -- Alexander and his successors -- The absorption of the Northern nomads -- Kushan-shahs, Huns, Hephthalites, and Turks -- Medieval Islamic dynasties -- From Mongols and Mughals -- The creation of modern Afghanistan
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