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Heroes of the Age: Moral Fault Lines on the Afghan Frontier - Comparative Studies on Muslim Societies
David B. Edwards
Heroes of the Age: Moral Fault Lines on the Afghan Frontier - Comparative Studies on Muslim Societies
David B. Edwards
Seeking the historical and cultural roots of the conflict between Soviet-aligned Marxists and the religious extremists inspired by Egyptian and Pakistani brands of 'fundamentalist' Islam, this work examines the lives of three significant figures of the late nineteenth century - a tribal khan, a Muslim saint, and a prince.
334 pages, 2 b&w photographs, 2 maps
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 1, 1996 |
ISBN13 | 9780520200647 |
Publishers | University of California Press |
Pages | 334 |
Dimensions | 152 × 227 × 20 mm · 452 g |
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