Discusses the war between the United States and Afghanistan in the aftermath of the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., providing some historical context for the rise of the Taliban and al-Qaida.
Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of the Central Asian nation that has had a history of invasion and conquest by its powerful neighbors.
Explores the history of the Taliban, from Mullah Omar and his students' 1994 skirmish with Afghani and Pakistani forces at a small truck stop on the border of the two countries to the Taliban movement's takeover of Afghanistan and establishment of theocratic Sharia law. Examines the continuance of the Taliban, even after American forces seemingly overthrew them in 2001.
trying to rebuild a country with my father, my brother, my one-eyed uncle, bearded tribesmen, and President Karzai
Akbar, Said Hyder
2006
Presents the author's first-hand account and observations of living in Afghanistan when his father is appointed President Hamid Karzai's chief spokesman.
As letters flow back and forth--between the prairies of Illinois and the mountains of Afghanistan, across cultural and religious divides--sixth-grader Abby, ten-year-old Amira, and eleven-year-old Sadeed begin to speak and listen to each other.
Contains a collection of essays and speeches that espouse different takes on American military action in Afghanistan and includes pieces by people that include George W. Bush, John Pilgar, Donald Rumsfeld, Paul Rodriguez, and the Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan.
An introduction to Afghanistan, providing information on the country's geography, history, culture, landmarks, wildlife, people, politics, and more, with maps, graphs, and a time line.
Examines the history of conflict in Afghanistan, discussing the colonial struggle for control, the country's experience during the Cold War, the Taliban regime and its sheltering of terrorists which led to war with the U.S. in 2001, ethnic diversity, and the lifestyle of Afghan women.
