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9780822546832

Afghanistan in Pictures

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  • ISBN13:

    9780822546832

  • ISBN10:

    0822546833

  • Edition: Revised
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2003-03-01
  • Publisher: Lerner Pub Group

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Summary

Reveals the history and government, economy,people, geography and cultural life of,Afghanistan. Illustrated with colour and b/w,photos. Ages 10-16.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4(4)
The Land
8(10)
Topography. Rivers. Flora and Fauna. Climate. Cities
History and Government
18(20)
Early Invasions. Seleucids, Bactrians, and Parthians. The Kushan Empire and New Invaders. Mongols. Struggle and Unity. Ahmad Shah's Reign. Unstable Monarchy. First and Second Anglo-Afghan Wars. Early Twentieth Century. Daud Khan. The 1970s. Soviet Takeover and Opposition to Soviet Presence. Soviet Withdrawal. Rise and Fall of the Taliban. A New Phase. Government
The People
38(8)
Ethnic Groups. Language. Education. Health
Cultural Life
46(10)
Religion. Holidays and Festivals. Literature. Food and Clothing. Music, Dance, and Recreation. Visual Arts
The Economy
56(17)
Agriculture. Opium Poppies. Mining and Forestry. Industry. Transportation and Energy. The Future
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Timeline
66(2)
Fast Facts
68(1)
Currency
68(1)
Flag
69(1)
National Anthem
69(1)
Famous People
70(2)
Sights to See
72(1)
Glossary 73(1)
Selected Bibliography 74(2)
Further Reading and Websites 76(2)
Index 78

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