Afghanistan Volume II: Reclaiming the 5,000-Year History of Ariana and Khorasan Volume 2 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781764475082)

A Detailed Chronicle of Political Transformation and Crisis.

Continuing the monumental task of documenting Afghanistan's trajectory, Volume 2 focuses on the critical political manoeuvres and internal upheavals from the 18th century to date. This volume provides an unparalleled look into the "Saqawi chaos" and the subsequent efforts to stabilize and redefine the Afghan nation. the great game, Anglo-Afghan Wars, Soviet intervention, Mujahideen internal fighting, the emergence of the Taliban, the US invasion, the failed Republic and the Taliban Take over of 2021.

Drawing from an extensive bibliography of archival records, this work offers a granular view of the regional power struggles, foreign investment policies, and the socio-political movements that defined a century. It is an indispensable tool for political scientists, historians, and anyone seeking to understand the architectural complexity of Afghan governance.

Inside this Volume:

• Detailed accounts of the Saqawi period and its lasting impact on Afghan stability.
• Archival records regarding early foreign investment and economic policy.
• A robust bibliography of over 600 pages of historical evidence.
• Critical perspectives on the roadmap for national understanding and salvation.