The A to Z of Afghan Wars, Revolutions and Insurgencies (The A to Z Guide Series 195)
By: Ludwig W. Adamec (author)PaperbackUp to 2 WeeksUsually despatched within 2 weeks
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All the information currently available on the endless chain of wars stretching over two and a half centuries is traced in The A to Z of Afghan Wars, Revolutions and Insurgencies. It consists of the American involvement in Afghanistan since October 2001 as well as individual campaigns, including tactics and logistics of skirmishes, the weapons used, and biographical entries on the significant leaders involved in the battles. Extensive analysis of regional and ideological divisions within the country and the external forces that have brought around conflict in this remote, mountainous region, in addition to a chronology of the encounters, an extensive bibliography, and numerous maps and illustrations make this crucial volume indispensable.About Author
Ludwig W. Adamec is professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Arizona and has been director of its Near Eastern Center for 10 years. He is the author of Historical Dictionary of Islam (Scarecrow, 2009).Product Details
- publication date: 07/04/2010
- ISBN13: 9780810876248
- Format: Paperback
- Number Of Pages: 520
- ID: 9780810876248
- weight: 712
- ISBN10: 0810876248
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