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Afghan Way of War: How and Why They Fight Hardcover - 2011

by Robert Johnson


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Focusing on key episodes in Afghanistan's long history of conflict with foreign forces from the early nineteenth century to the present, this book sheds new light on the Afghan "Way of War." Robert Johnson shows that, contrary to the stereotypes of primitive warriors enflamed with religious fanaticism, Afghan warfare has been marked by constant change as Afghani methods evolved to face new threats. From the dynastic struggles and popular resistance movements of the nineteenth century to the ideological confrontations of recent decades, Afghans have long resisted political coercion, military intervention, and foreign influence. To do so, they have developed sophisticated strategic approaches to deal with both internal unrest and foreign intrusion, while at the tactical level outthinking and outfighting their opponents at every step. The final part of the book, which deals with how the Taliban has contested Western intervention by borrowing from traditions in Afghan history and culture, will be of considerable topical interest in light of the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.

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  • Title Afghan Way of War: How and Why They Fight
  • Author Robert Johnson
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Reprint
  • Pages 375
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford, United Kingdom
  • Date 2011-12-12
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780199798568 / 0199798567
  • Weight 1.4 lbs (0.64 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.3 x 6.3 x 1.6 in (23.62 x 16.00 x 4.06 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
    • Chronological Period: 21st Century
    • Cultural Region: Asian - General
    • Cultural Region: Eastern Europe
  • Library of Congress subjects Afghanistan - History, Military, Asymmetric warfare - Afghanistan
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011026869
  • Dewey Decimal Code 355.033

About the author


Robert Johnson is Lecturer in the History of War at Oxford University, and Deputy Director of the Oxford Changing Character of War Program. A former army officer, and frequent visitor to Afghanistan, he specializes in the history of the Afghans.
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