The ancient land and the modern nation of Afghanistan are the subject of
Louis Dupree's book. Both in the text and in over a hundred
illustrations, he identifies the major patterns of Afghan history,
society, and culture as they have developed from the Stone Age to the
present.
Originally published in 1973.
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