{"product_id":"the-story-of-afghanistan-rafiq-sethi-9798289982018","title":"The Story of Afghanistan: A Brief History of a Nation Caught Between Empires and Extremes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A clear, compact, and powerful history of one of the world's most misunderstood nations.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades, Afghanistan has made headlines-for war, for collapse, for resistance. But behind the battles is a country with deep roots, complex people, and a story that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Story of Afghanistan\u003c\/i\u003e by Dr. Rafiq Sethi traces the nation's path from ancient crossroads to modern conflict. It explores the empires that shaped it, the wars that broke it, and the people who continue to survive through it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this short, accessible book, you'll learn: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow Afghanistan became a prize in the \"Great Game\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy the Soviet invasion led to decades of chaos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow the Taliban first rose-and returned\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happened during America's longest war\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd what the future might hold for the Afghan people\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the acclaimed \u003ci\u003eStory Of\u003c\/i\u003e series, this book offers context, clarity, and compassion for readers looking to understand a place too often reduced to war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rafiq Sethi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798289982018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.06d","brand":"Rafiq Sethi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47611983954175,"sku":"9798289982018","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d697625f-3874-41c9-ac6e-ba5995516894.jpg?v=1764517395","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-story-of-afghanistan-rafiq-sethi-9798289982018","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}