Afghanistan: A Cultural History

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Afghanistan: A Cultural History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Simpson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 227,Width 169
ISBN/Barcode 9780714111742
ClassificationsDewey:958.1
Audience
General
Illustrations Illustrated in colour throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher British Museum Press
Imprint British Museum Press
Publication Date 9 April 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

While the modern nation can trace its origins back to 1747, the history of Afghanistan is far more ancient. It has long been an ancient focal point of the Silk Road and human migration. While many native peoples such as the Kushans, Samanids, Saffarids and Mughals have founded their empires here, the country has also been the target of numerous invasions. Afghanistan is therefore one of the most culturally rich and diverse places on Earth. This lively book places this rich and ancient seam of creativity in its broad historical context and offers the reader a full appreciation of this remarkable country.

Author Biography

Dr St John Simpson is a senior curator and archaeologist in the Department of the Middle East in the British Museum, London, and has excavated widely in the Middle East and Central Asia. His previous publications include Afghanistan: A Cultural History (2012) and Looted, Recovered, Returned: Antiquities from Afghanistan (2014).