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Afghanistan (Witness to History)

by David Downing

Series:Witness to History (Heinemann Educational)

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Uses primary source material to examine the history of Afghanistan and recent events that have increased its importance in the realm of world politics.

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David Downing is a noted historian of World War II. (Publisher Provided)

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Middle East Book Award (Honorable Mention – Younger Reference – 2004)

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Witness to History (Heinemann Educational)

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Canonical title: Afghanistan (Witness to History) (Witness to History)
Original publication date: 2004-03-01
Important places: Afghanistan
Original language: English

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Genres: Nonfiction, Tween
DDC/MDS: 958.104 — History & geography History of Asia Central Asia: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzebekistan Afghanistan 1919-
LCC: DS371.2 .D695 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia Afghanistan History
BISAC: JNF JUVENILE NONFICTION General

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Languages: Danish, English, Norwegian
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 6

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Published: 2004
Genres: Nonfiction, Tween
DDC/MDS: 958.104
LCC: DS371.2 .D695

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