Martin Ewans, Martin Ewans

Afghanistan - A New History (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book follows a generally linear historical form. It starts with an account of the country and its people, and then describes and analyses its history, with particular reference to its relations with neighboring powers and its dominant internal theme, the ongoing struggle between its rulers and tribal society. Attention is paid to the growing dichotomy during the twentieth century between an increasingly urban elite and the traditional countryside, and its culmination in the communist coup and Soviet invasion. This is followed by an analysis of the reasons for the Soviet withdrawal and the subsequent civil war. The book continues with a description of the rise to, and fall from, power of the Taliban and the consequences this has had, both internally and internationally. It ends with an analysis of the country post-Taliban.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 280
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. November 2002
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781136803390
• Artikelnr.: 38443202

Autorenporträt

Sir Martin Ewans was educated at St. Paul's School, London and Cambridge University. Joining the British Diplomatic Service, he was posted in Pakistan, Canada and Nigeria before becoming the Head of Chancery in Afghanistan. He later served in Tanzania and India, before becoming High Commissioner in Zimbabwe and Nigeria. He is currently Chairman of the international charity Children's Aid Direct.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Illustrations
List of Maps
Introduction: The Land and the People
1 Early History
2 The Emergence of the Afghan Kingdom
3 The Rise of Dost Mohammed
4 The First Anglo-Afghan War
5 Dost Mohammed and Sher Ali
6 The Second Anglo-Afghan War
7 Abdur Rahman
The 'Iron Amir'
8 Habibullah and the Politics of Neutrality
9 Amanullah and the Drive for Modernisation
10 The Rule of the Brothers
11 Daoud: The First Decade
12 King Zahir and Cautious Constitutionalism
13 The Return of Daoud and the Saur Revolution
14 Khalq Rule and Soviet Invasion
15 Occupation and Resistance
16 Humiliation and Withdrawal
17 Civil War
18 Enter the Taliban
19 The Taliban Regime
20 OiC Drugs and International Terrorism
21 The Fall of the Taliban
22 The Future
Appendix: The Durrani Dynasty
Notes
Bibliography
Index