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Afghanistan: A Cultural History
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Afghanistan: A Cultural History
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) John Simpson
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:160 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 227,Width 169 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780714111742
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| Classifications | Dewey:958.1 |
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| Illustrations |
Illustrated in colour throughout
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
British Museum Press
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| Imprint |
British Museum Press
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| Publication Date |
9 April 2012 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
While the modern nation can trace its origins back to 1747, the history of Afghanistan is far more ancient. It has long been an ancient focal point of the Silk Road and human migration. While many native peoples such as the Kushans, Samanids, Saffarids and Mughals have founded their empires here, the country has also been the target of numerous invasions. Afghanistan is therefore one of the most culturally rich and diverse places on Earth. This lively book places this rich and ancient seam of creativity in its broad historical context and offers the reader a full appreciation of this remarkable country.
Author Biography
Dr St John Simpson is a senior curator and archaeologist in the Department of the Middle East in the British Museum, London, and has excavated widely in the Middle East and Central Asia. His previous publications include Afghanistan: A Cultural History (2012) and Looted, Recovered, Returned: Antiquities from Afghanistan (2014).
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