Afghanistan: A Military History from Alexander the Great to the Fall of the Taliban
Description
Stephen Tanner's comprehensive military history meticulously traces the strategic importance and persistent conflicts that have shaped Afghanistan across millennia. From the ancient campaigns of Alexander the Great through the Soviet invasion and the rise and fall of the Taliban, this work delves into the enduring struggles for control of this pivotal Central Asian crossroads. Tanner examines the unique geographical challenges and the complex interplay of tribal loyalties, foreign interventions, and religious ideologies that have defined Afghanistan's turbulent past. This essential volume offers a deep understanding of the historical forces that continue to influence the region today.
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paperback
Da Capo Press
Published Jul 10, 2003
368 pages
ISBN: 9780306812330
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First Published
2002
Language
eng
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