A site dedicated to the Afghan historian M. G. M. Gobar, including a biography and a summary of his writings.
Historical photo album of Afghanistan from 1747 to 1992.
Frederick Engels' view of the country in 1857. Includes a map and commentary.
Information about Afghanistan and its history from the regime of King Zahir to the emergence of Taliban. Hosted by Free Light Software.
1997 country profile provides information about its historical setting, society and environment, economy, government and politics, and national security.
Documents and articles.
Report from a journey in the country and neighbouring Iran by Terence Odlin.
Thesis by John Carl Nelson discussing the political situation in the early 19th century and Mohammed Shah Kajars siege of Herat 1837-1838. Includes old maps and a bibliography.
Original documents of US government agencies on King Zahir's reign 1970-1973 and on US policy toward the country at the time.
Provides information on life and political work of the Prime Minister and founder of the Progressive Democratic Movement (jamiat e democrat e mutaraki). Includes speeches made during his visit to the White House in 1976.
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