This reissue (1987) focuses on the land, the people and the history of Oman. It explores the influences on events of trade, foreign involvement in Omani affairs, and Ibadism (the principal sect of Islam in Oman). It also emphasizes the role of the Sultan in contemporary Oman.
Caught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing ideologies, Afghanistan was in turmoil following the US invasion. Travelling entirely on foot and following the inaccessible mountainous route once taken by the Mughal emperor Babur the Great, Rory Stewart was nearly defeated by the extreme, hostile conditions. Only with the help of an unexpected companion, and the generosity of the…
Cambodia: A Travel Survival Kit serves as a comprehensive guide for travelers seeking practical information and cultural insight about Cambodia. The book provides essential details on transportation, accommodation, local customs, and key destinations, helping visitors navigate the country safely and efficiently. It also includes historical background, cultural notes, and advice on interacting w…
Evans brings Lao history vividly into focus, from ancient times through to the twenty-first century. He recounts the turmoil of independence from France and the war with Vietnam and its aftermath, up to present-day Laos and the country's hopes for its future. Evans traces the compelling story of the emergence of Laos as a modern nation.
Report from Afghanistan presents a direct, on-the-ground account of the situation in Afghanistan during the early phase of the Soviet occupation. Based on field observations in active conflict zones and refugee communities, the book provides a realistic portrayal of the social, political, and military conditions shaping the country at the time. The narrative examines the structure and dynamics…
An introduction to the geography, history, government, people, and economy of the country sometimes called the Switzerland of Asia.
This book examines the troubled history of a nation whose global relevance continues to hold the international spotlight. Reaching as far back as the seventh century A.D., when Arab armies imported the new religion of Islam into a predominantly Buddhist country, Martin Ewans shows how centuries of invasions, fierce tribal rivalries, and powerful dynasties led to the creation of an Afghan empire…
Since 9/11, the Taliban have dominated headlines around the world. The Taliban government, allied to Osama Bin Laden, collapsed dramatically following the Anglo-American invasion of 2001. Since then however the movement has showed an unexpected ability to evolve, and has drawn the world's only superpower into a protracted and seemingly unwinnable conflict in this strategically vital country. No…
Kemelut di Afghanistan menguraikan gambaran menyeluruh mengenai krisis politik dan militer yang telah membentuk dinamika Afghanistan selama masa konflik berkepanjangan. Buku ini membahas akar ketidakstabilan, termasuk persaingan historis, campur tangan kekuatan asing, perubahan aliansi di antara faksi suku dan politik, serta pertarungan ideologi yang memperdalam ketegangan internal. Isi buku me…
An American reporter's chilling account of being kidnapped and imprisoned by the Taliban, in the no-man's-land between Afghanistan and Pakistan Jere Van Dyk was on the wrong side of the border. He and three Afghan guides had crossed into the tribal areas of Pakistan, where no Westerner had ventured for years, hoping to reach the home of a local chieftain by nightfall. But then a dozen armed men…