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"clear and informative...f)ew will dispute Tanner's view that Western military strength alone cannot solve today's Afghan problems."
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This is a revised up-to-date edition of the only complete military history of Afghanistan containing the most recent information about Taliban resurgence. For over 2,500 years, the forbidding territory of Afghanistan has served as a vital crossroads for armies and has witnessed history-shaping clashes between civilizations - Greeks, Arabs, Mongols, and Tartars, and in more recent times, Britain, Russia, and America. Following the events of September 11, 2001, British and American troops entered this land - land that for centuries has become a graveyard of empires. By spring 2002, the Afghan Taliban regime had been defeated, and the terrorists it harboured were on the run. But the allies' easy victory then is in sharp contrast to the difficulties they face today as they confront the Taliban's resurgence. Is it possible that Afghans were merely eyeing the newcomers in 2001 as they had watched foreign armies in centuries past, knowing time is on their side?Afghanistan illuminates the broad historical context into which our forces have been drawn - a cautionary tale, perhaps, about the dangers that confront the West today. Completely up-to-date this new edition will contain new information about the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, and cover events since then, up to the present day. It is one of a kind: the only complete single-volume military history of Central Asia's most contested territory available in the market today. With the conflict that is now upon us, readers will want to understand Afghanistan's past confrontations with greater powers. In-depth military analysis of past confrontations in Afghanistan, with special emphasis on the Soviet experience, will provide valuable insights into the current conflict.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have just read this book whilst serving in Afghanistan and I must say it is an excellent read! It covers all the major historical events as advertised and gives an interesting account of the horrors faced by the British during their 1840 campaign. Although advertised as a history book, it is very easy to read, I could not put it down. Highly recommended!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having lived in that general region for a number of years, this was likely to be a book that interested me. However, I couldn't bring myself to read it cover to cover. The older history simply didn't grab me. That said, the book itself is surely a pretty comprehensive account of the history (from a military perspective) of Afghanistan.
I suppose it would interest those with an interest in history, particularly military history. It would also be a very useful read for anyone going to Afghanistan (not just with the military!). It sheds light on the people as well as their history, and for this it should be commended.
This version has an updated chapter on 'Pashtunistan', which is also of great interest. The author concludes with a very interesting concept of encouraging a Swiss-style of governance in the country, drawing many parallels between the two nations.
Generally, a fascinating read for all those with any interest either in history or in that part of the world. Obviously some, like me, might choose to skip a couple of chapters, but I'd recommend it nevertheless.
I suppose it would interest those with an interest in history, particularly military history. It would also be a very useful read for anyone going to Afghanistan (not just with the military!). It sheds light on the people as well as their history, and for this it should be commended.
This version has an updated chapter on 'Pashtunistan', which is also of great interest. The author concludes with a very interesting concept of encouraging a Swiss-style of governance in the country, drawing many parallels between the two nations.
Generally, a fascinating read for all those with any interest either in history or in that part of the world. Obviously some, like me, might choose to skip a couple of chapters, but I'd recommend it nevertheless.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Students of history both political and military would do well to read this book. Stephen Tanner has caught the essence of this wild country perfectly. This book should be compulsory reading for every military commander BEFORE he goes to Afghanistan. More importantly, the Government would do well to note what has happened to those who have tried to occupy this country and what the outcome was over the centuries.
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interesting and informative
Bought this book to get a better understanding of afghanistan and it's complex history. The book's fairly well written and reads easily,Not to the standard of something like... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Steve
In depth, but not very well written and terribly verbose.
I consider myself well read and up to date on the conflict on Afghanistan and am in the final year of a Politics degree, in which I have focused on the region. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ja Sheffer
Great thorough book of Afghanistan
Great book covering thousands of years of military history in Afghanistan, as the title suggests there isn't much on the actual people or culture of Afghanistan but every major... Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Naz
An excellent choice
I bought this book, prior my deployment to Afghanistan. I believe that everyone in the military deploying in this country should have a knowledge of its history (primarily) and the... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by Vasileios S. Karavidas
Panjshir Afghanistan
Interesting to read about Afghan history and the loin of Panjshir. the book was in good condition, thanks for Amazon
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by A. T. Tellaiy
A good introduction to the history of Afghanistan
This book has a huge scope from Alexander the great to the present days ,it covers more than 2000 years of human conflict. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Don Pelayo
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