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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
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 |
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