The so-called first war of the twenty-first century actually began more than 2,300 years ago when Alexander the Great led his army into what is now a sprawling ruin in northern Afghanistan. Frank L. Holt vividly recounts Alexander's invasion of ancient Bactria, situating in a broader historical perspective America's war in Afghanistan.
The Great American Aran Afghan booklet features 24 squares by twenty-four knitters. Combine 20 squares of your choice for the throw and pair the additional four into accent pillows. All the information you'll need to knit The Great American Aran Afghan is included in this convenient booklet.
Snuggle up by the fire with these 24 knit afghans, the perfect shield from winter's chill. Relatively quick and easy, each solid-color wrap offers comforting warmth while adding a welcome spot of color to the gray days of winter.
KNITTING. Straight from the pages of Knitter's Magazine: the second in a marvellous series, done in a brand new colourway. 24 new squares by 24 great designers in a flower garden of color, motifs, and patterning. You could decide to knit your afghan by repeating several of your favorite squares, or even by making it with just one or two squares. Refer to Knitter's School illustrations to assist you in learning new techniques. All the information you'll need to knit The Great North American Afghan are in this convenient booklet.
The Soviet war in Afghanistan was a grueling debacle that has striking lessons for the twenty-first century. In The Great Gamble, Gregory Feifer examines the conflict from the perspective of the soldiers on the ground. In gripping detail, he vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered. A riveting account as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in the war, The Great Gamble tells an unforgettable story full of drama, action, and political intrigue whose relevance in our own time is greater than ever.
2,300 years ago an unbeaten army of the West invaded the homeland of a fierce Eastern tribal foe. This is one soldier’s story . . . The bestselling novelist of ancient warfare returns with a riveting historical novel that re-creates Alexander the Great’s invasion of the Afghan kingdoms in 330 b.c. In a story that might have been ripped from today’s combat dispatches, Steven Pressfield brings to life the confrontation between an invading Western army and fierce Eastern warriors determined at all costs to defend their homeland. Narrated by an infantryman in Alexander’s army, The Afghan Campaign explores the challenges, both military and moral, that Alexander and his soldiers face as they embark on a new type of war and are forced to adapt to the methods of a ruthless foe that employs terror and insurgent tactics. An edge-of-your-seat adventure, The Afghan Campaign once again demonstrates Pressfield’s profound understanding of the hopes and desperation of men in battle and of the historical realities that continue to influence our world.
At the height of the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, a complex multinational diplomacy had proposed setting up a coalition government in Kabul as a solution to the 'Afghan problem'. Even as all sides worked on the coalition, the US took steps that India considered a 'stab in the back'. With the help of the official papers collected by US ambassador John Gunther Dean and conversations with Ronen Sen, Rajiv Gandhi's diplomatic aide during those crucial years, the author recreates the falling apart of the India-US cooperation and the catastrophic effect it had on South Asian history.
Create beautiful, award-winning afghans with HERRSCHNER`S BLUE RIBBON AFGHANS. Both crocheted and knitted afghans from Herrschner`s national afghan competition are presented here. The best afghans from all over the nation will suit a wide variety of tastes and styles as well as skill levels. Great designs with clear instructions and photographs will aid readers in creating over 40 projects.