Afghanistan is an extremely complex and nuanced country that has been one of the centers of imperial conflict at least for 150 years. From the Czarist Russia’

This new fourth edition has been substantially expanded because so much has taken place in such a short period of time. The most important changes, however, hav

Focusing primarily on the 20th century, a reference presents alphabetical entries on individuals, political and religious institutions and movements, events, in

This third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Afghanistan provides researchers with updated information and considerable new material. It includes entries

Since its foundation in 1747, Afghanistan has seen seemingly limitless wars waged by the central government to consolidate its control over the country as well