Afghanistan, Second EditionInfobase Publishing, 2009 Famous for its stark landscape and punishing mountain passes, Afghanistan has been a portal for traders and invaders between Asia and the Middle East for centuries. Afghanistan's recent history continues to be one of turmoil. The Soviet Union occupied the |
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Introducing Afghanistan | 8 |
Physical Landscapes | 14 |
Early History and Culture | 25 |
The Age of European Imperialism | 37 |
The Soviet Invasion and Its Aftermath | 58 |
People and Culture | 79 |
Afghanistans Government and Economy | 87 |
Afghanistan Looks Ahead | 98 |
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