Historical Dictionary of AfghanistanScarecrow Press, 2012 - 569 pagina's The fourth edition of the Historical Dictionary of Afghanistan contains substantial new material to reflect the rapid changes in the region. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an expansive bibliography, and over 1,000 cross-referenced dictionary entries on significant persons, events, places, organizations, and other aspects of Afghanistan history from the earliest times to the present. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Afghanistan. |
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Editors Foreword | xi |
Readers Notes | xiii |
Acronyms and Abbreviations | xv |
Chronology | xix |
Introduction | 1 |
A | 9 |
B | 69 |
C | 91 |
O | 319 |
P | 327 |
Q | 355 |
R | 361 |
S | 375 |
T | 409 |
U | 429 |
V | 439 |
D | 103 |
E | 121 |
F | 135 |
G | 157 |
H | 181 |
I | 205 |
J | 219 |
K | 231 |
L | 261 |
M | 271 |
N | 305 |
W | 443 |
Y | 451 |
Z | 455 |
Appendix 1 Major Sections of the Durand Agreement and the Legal Case for the Durand Line | 461 |
Appendix 2 Taliban Codex Book of Rules for the Mujahedin Layeha | 469 |
Appendix 3 Political Parties Law | 473 |
Appendix 4 Durrani Genealogy | 479 |
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About the Author | 569 |
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