Political scientist Barnett Rubin gives a detailed and fascinating overview of the history and socio-political life of Afghanistan from the Middle Ages to the present day, touching on the fate of the peoples living on this land and their relationships with neighboring countries. Rubin especially carefully analyzes the military conflicts that continue in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of Soviet troops in 1989, as well as the origins and evolution of the Taliban movement, which makes this book truly relevant and forces us to take a fresh look at the Afghan war unfolding before our eyes. history. The publishing layout of the book is saved in PDF A4 format.