The Afghans by Willem Vogelsang
In the 1960s and 70s Afghanistan was depicted in the media as the romantic haven of nomads and a resort for hashish--smoking hippies; in the 80s it was seen as a country where brave warriors fought against the a evila Soviet empire, and in the 90s redrawn as a semi--feudal land ruled by warlords and Islamic fundamentalists.
"Vogelsang.. has produced a valuable overview of Afghan history and archaeology...[his] book reminds readers that Afghanistan's rich history and culture warrant far more attention than merely as a refuge for 'evil-doers,' and that its people deserve the interest and support of the West even when globalized conflicts are at stake." Choice
Willem Vogelsang studied ancient Indian and Iranian languages and cultures at Leiden University in The Netherlands. He is currently Executive Secretary of the Research School of Asian, African and Amerindian Studies at Leiden University and curator for Southwest and Central Asia for the National Museum of Ethnology, Leiden. He has worked at various excavations in Syria and Afghanistan, and travelled throughout Afghanistan as a freelance journalist reporting on the Soviet occupation.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780631198413 |
| ISBN 10 | 0631198415 |
| Title | The Afghans |
| Author | Willem Vogelsang |
| Series | Peoples Of Asia |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 396 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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