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Afghan Frontier

At the Crossroads of Conflict

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Afghan Frontier

At the Crossroads of Conflict

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'The most dangerous place in the world' - Barack Obama.

The borderlands of Afghanistan and Pakistan have become the arena for a global conflict with consequences that defy prediction. Afghan Frontier traces the history of this region as a hotly contested battlefield for millennia. At the crossroads of Central Asia, gateway to India and the West, Afghanistan has tempted countless invaders in their quest for domination. Leading regional expert Victoria Schofield presents a gripping portrait of the frontier territories, militant fighters and resilient tribesmen who shaped it. As the borderlands - now dubbed 'Af-Pak' - assume an increasingly important role in international politics, understanding the history and geopolitical importance of this region has never been more important.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introducing the Afghan Frontier
1. The Route to India
2. Frontier Panorama
3. Wars Across the Frontier
4. Amongst the Tribesmen
5. Frontier Forces
6. Women with Different Frontiers
7. War and Independence
8. Guests on the Frontier
9. The Fight Goes On
10. Freedom?
Afterword: No Peace
Glossary
Bibliography and Sources
Index

Product details

Published 08 Jan 2010
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 392
ISBN 9781848851887
Imprint Tauris Parke Paperbacks
Illustrations 8pp bw plates
Dimensions 198 x 129 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Victoria Schofield

Victoria Schofield is a historian and commentator…

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