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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.
Published | 08 Jan 2010 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 392 |
ISBN | 9781848851887 |
Imprint | Tauris Parke Paperbacks |
Illustrations | 8pp bw plates |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
Essential – and highly enjoyable – reading for anyone seeking to understand the world's most difficult and dangerous region.
Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles, KCMG, LVO, British Foreign Secretary's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan
This frontier is now a crucial frontline. Afghan Frontier takes you on a fascinating journey into its history and culture and I have carried it with me on many trips. The book is a superb guide to understanding a volatile region.
Lyse Doucet, BBC World Service
Evocative and exciting. Afghan Frontier takes us from Alexander the Great to the War on Terrorism by way of Kipling and the Great Game. It belongs in every library.
Sandy Gall, CBE, journalist, author of 'Afghanistan: Agony of a Nation' and 'Behind Russian Lines: Filming the Afghan Resistance', former ITN news presenter
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