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The Pathans, 550 B. C. A. D. 1957

This is an authoritative work on the social and political history of the Pathans, from 550 BC to AD 1957. It includes an epilogue written, just before the author's death, in the light of recent events in Afghanistan.

Subject
history
Audience
adult
Length
long · 533 pages

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