Afghanistan and Central Asia: A Modern History

ISBN-13: 9781138159990 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 208 str.

Martin McCauley

Opis

The Afghan crisis has grabbed the attention of the entire world, and underlined the desperate need in the West for a better understanding of the region and its challenges in the face of increasingly militant interpretations of Islam.  Covering Afghanistan and the Islamic crescent of ex-Soviet republics - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan - Martin McCauley draws on his vast knowledge of the region to provide a clear introduction to its history and its people.       

Spis treści

Glossary.  Who's Who.  Acknowledgements.  Preface.  Maps.  1. Introduction.  2. The Economy: big bucks and who gets them.  3. Islam and Terrorism.  4. The Great Game: the powers vie for primacy.  5. 11 September 2001 and all that.  Guide to Further Reading.  Index.

O autorze

Martin McCauley is a specialist on the region and frequently appears as a commentator on radio and TV in the UK and in the US. He is the author of many books, including Bandits, Gangsters and the Mafia (2001).