Conflict in Afghanistan: An Encyclopedia

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This work is a comprehensive A-Z study of the history of conflict in Afghanistan from 1747 to the 21st century. It considers the origins and root causes of conflict in Afghanistan, the country's cultural and ethnic structure, and the important subject of geography and climate. The involvement of the superpowers from the 18th century to the 21st century is also covered, as are the external influences that imposed on Afghanistan a myriad of nations. The refugee problem and the history and significance of al-Qaida and the War on Terrorism are also examined. Moreover, there are individual entries on specific people, organizations, events, battles, treaties, agreements, incidents, and political parties. A detailed introduction provides the reader with a useful historical overview of conflict in Afghanistan since the 18th century and pays attention to the causes of the conflicts, the history of the conflicts themselves and their impact on Afghan society and on regional and international relations.

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"This new addition to the excellent Roots of Modern Conflict series is another outstanding one... This volume provides nearly 400 entries that cover the history of conflict in Afghanistan from 1747 through the Taliban and Operation Enduring Freedom. Other notable features include a lengthy historical narrative introduction, several useful maps, numerous pictures, an extensive chronology, abbreviations and acronyms, an extensive topical bibliography, websites, and a useful table of contents and index... Each entry has additional reading sources at the end of the essay. For these reasons I recommend Conflict in Afghanistan... for most general libraries. " - American Reference Books Annual "Recommended. General and academic collections." - Choice "Nearly 400 entries with references, accompanied by 50 photographs and a 55-page chronology, help to explain this remote, exotic nation." - C&RL News

Author Bio

Ludwig W. Adamec is professor of near eastern studies at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ. Frank A. Clements is director of information services at the College of St. Mark and St. John in Plymouth, England.