Afghanistan

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This anthology offers a comprehensive view of Afghanistan's history and culture through a collection of firsthand narratives, iconic tales, and historical descriptions. Included are accounts of Kabul's first fall by Lady Sale (1842), providing context for the contemporary event. Rudyard Kipling's fictional work The Man Who Would Be King and narratives by Alexander Burnes, Augustus Le Mesurier, and Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah offer additional perspectives on Afghanistan's past. Insights from Angus Hamilton and Mohammed Ali further illuminate Afghanistan's history and present realities. As the anthology progresses, readers gain a nuanced understanding of why a country with the potential for prosperity has faced recurring challenges, culminating in the contemporary Fall of Kabul of 2021.