About this title: In this book, Olivier Roy examines the history, ideology and structures of the Afghan resistance. He argues that the forces opposing Marxist rule of the country, though advocating a return to the basic tenets of Islam, are far from reactionary or backward-looking. Indeed he sees an Islamic revolution, advocating a modernisation of Afghan society, taking place under the eyes of the Russian occupation forces, whose efforts to contain it have so far served mainly to consolidate it. This penetrating study charts the history of resistance to the present Afghan central government and its Russian ...
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Description: Very good. 2001 Cambridge University Press Reprint Softcover(Trade PB) Edition. Some wear to cover, otherwise in Excellent Condition! read more
Edition: 2nd ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780521397001ISBN:0521397006
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Clean, uncreased and unmarked with some edgewear and palming. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 284 p. Cambridge Middle East Library, 8. Audience: General/trade. Ships from US-Midwest. Support Independent Booksellers! Omahabooks offers same or next day shipping-satisfaction guaranteed. APO, International may require additional postage-contact seller. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780521338035ISBN:0521338034
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Australian 1986 edition. Great copy w/a wee bit of cover wear and micro-wounds to top corner edges. Solid Very Good++ bordering Fine copy. Parlez-vous le "wake up call"? Text in English, French. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 253 p. Cambridge Middle East Library. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780521397001ISBN:0521397006
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: c1986
ISBN-13:9780521328333ISBN:0521328330
Description: fair, fair. 24 cm, 253, glossary, index, pencil erasure residue on front endpaper, pages somewhat discolored, DJ worn, sticker residue to DJ. read more
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
Date Published: 1988
Description: Good. First published in France, 1985. Cambridge Middle East Library. The author examines the history, ideology and structures of the Afghan resistance. Hardcover with jacket, very occasional small pencil notations, jacket very good, small sticker residue mark at front. 9.25 by 6.25 inches. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIV PR
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780521397001ISBN:0521397006
Description: In this newly updated edition, Olivier Roy expands his penetrating study of the history, ideology and structures of the Afghan resistance movement to mid-1989. He examines the evolution of the military and political situation inside Afghanistan durin... read more
Description: New. In this new edition, Olivier Roy expands his penetrating study of the history, ideology and structures of the Afghan resistance movement to mid-1989. The situation created by the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan is also explored, and in a new conclusion Professor Roy assesses to what extent the war has altered the traditional fabric of Afghan society. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date Published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780521397001ISBN:0521397006
Description: In this new edition, Olivier Roy expands his penetrating study of the history, ideology and structures of the Afghan resistance movement to mid-1989. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13:9780521397001ISBN:0521397006
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Edition: 2nd
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521397001ISBN:0521397006
Description: Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. In this newly updated edition, Olivier Roy expands his penetrating study of the history, ideology and structures of the Afghan resistance movement to mid-1989. He examines the evolution of the military and political situation inside Afghanistan during the last years of the Soviet presence and discusses relations between the Afghan resistance and ... read more
Edition: 2nd
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, UK
ISBN-13:9780521397001ISBN:0521397006
Description: PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. In this newly updated edition, Olivier Roy expands his penetrating study of the history, ideology and structures of the Afghan resistance movement to mid-1989. He examines the evolution of the military and political situation inside Afghanistan during the last years of the Soviet presence and discusses relations between the Afghan resistance and the Islamic ... read more
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