Culture and Customs of Afghanistan

by Hafizullah Emadi

Book Overview

Afghanistan has been at the crossroads of many cultures and civilizations, occupying a unique place in the cultural geography of Central Asia. Invading tribes and armies passed through ancient Afghanistan and left their imprint on the culture, customs, and way of life there. In recent history, Afghanistan has been the focus of international attention since the Soviet invasion and occupation of 1979-1989, the brutal civil war that ensued, and the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313330891
• ISBN13: 9780313330896
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.5" x 9.3"