Afghanistan And The Afghans: Being A Brief Review Of The History Of The Country And Account Of Its People (1879)

By H.W. Bellew and Henry Walter Bellew

Book Overview

Afghanistan And The Afghans is a book written by Henry Walter Bellew in 1879. The book provides a brief review of the history of Afghanistan and its people. It covers the geography, climate, and natural resources of the country, as well as its political and social structures. The author also describes the customs, traditions, and religious beliefs of the Afghan people, and provides an account of their daily life. The book highlights the role of Afghanistan in the Great Game, a political and diplomatic confrontation between the British Empire and the Russian Empire for supremacy in Central Asia. It also discusses the impact of the Anglo-Afghan Wars on the country and its people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Afghanistan.With A Special Reference To The Present Crisis And War With The Amir Sher Ali Khan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164560980
• ISBN13: 9781164560982
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"