Historical dictionary of Afghanistan
 Series Asian/Oceanian historical dictionaries ; no. 47
 Author: Adamec, Ludwig W.
 Format: Book
 Published: Lanham, MD : Scarecrow Press, 2003.
 Language: English
 Summary:
Primarily covering the 20th century, Adamec (Near Eastern studies, U. of Arizona) presents alphabetical entries on individuals, political and religious institutions and movements, events, institutions, ethnic groupings, and cultural practices important to Afghan history. Also included are a number of primary documents, including the procedures for the Emergency Loya Jirg... (see more)
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  • 3rd ed.
  • xxvi, 585 p. : maps ; 23 cm.
  • ISBN: 081084852X (hardcover : alk. paper)
  • OCLC Number: 52178188
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  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 533-584) and index.
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Title Summary
Primarily covering the 20th century, Adamec (Near Eastern studies, U. of Arizona) presents alphabetical entries on individuals, political and religious institutions and movements, events, institutions, ethnic groupings, and cultural practices important to Afghan history. Also included are a number of primary documents, including the procedures for the Emergency Loya Jirga of 2002, as well as lists of Taliban and Transitional government figures and institutions. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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