xl, 351 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 25 cm.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-330) and index.
Note
Maps on lining papers.
Contents
First encounters and the first Anglo-Afghan war 1808-1842 -- Russian moves and the second Anglo-Afghan war 1842-1880 -- Making the frontier, the third Anglo-Afghan war and Afghan reform 1880-1933 -- Revolution and the Soviet invasion 1973-1994 -- The Taliban and the US-led invasion 1994-2008.