--- product_id: 12521436 title: "Afghanistan: A Military History from Alexander the Great to the War against the Taliban" price: "1020597₫" currency: VND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/12521436-afghanistan-a-military-history-from-alexander-the-great-to-war store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Afghanistan: A Military History from Alexander the Great to the War against the Taliban **Price:** 1020597₫ **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Afghanistan: A Military History from Alexander the Great to the War against the Taliban - **How much does it cost?** 1020597₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/12521436-afghanistan-a-military-history-from-alexander-the-great-to-war) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Afghanistan: A Military History from Alexander the Great to the War against the Taliban [Tanner, Stephen] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Afghanistan: A Military History from Alexander the Great to the War against the Taliban Review: Overall Hostory of Afghanistan - I wanted to study up on the region while I was assigned there, and I read many books from desertcart.com. Many had bits and pieces of the history, but this book had a grand view from early times of Alexander the Great, the Muslim invasions, the Mongol conquest to later times during the Soviet invasion and the later rise of the Taliban. This book is essential and provides a basic understanding of many of the key players, which I was largely unable to find elsewhere. If I were given one choice of a book to read to understand Afghanistan for a Westerner before visiting there, this book would be it, especially for the price. Other books may provide some more detailed analysis of a smaller scale (Great Game, British Wars, Soviet War, etc.) but a whole history is most informative. Review: Very Good - This book is a must read for those who are interested in Afghanistan's war torn history or for those who find themselves deploying to Afghanistan as a civilian or member of the armed forces. The book is well-written, well-researched, and very detailed giving outstanding insight into the culture of the people as well as the mistakes that those who have tried to conquer Afghanistan made. The book does not just inform the reader on Afghanistan but ties in other areas, both ancient and present, that have affected Afghanistan. The only drawback to this book is that it is very easy to get lost in the names of the key players and the names of the ancient areas, especially if you are not familiar with these areas before picking up the book. I think it helps to have an ancient map next to you so that you can follow where Alexander and the Mongols were maneuvering. There are maps in the book but it is difficult to have to keep going back and forth from the map to the page you are currently reading (especially on a Kindle). Finally, the author ends the book with a piece of advice about his opinion on what needs to be done in order to restore peace to Afghanistan. This book was worth picking up and I enjoyed reading it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,263,610 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #192 in Central Asia History #10,041 in Military History (Books) #12,966 in World History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (383) | | Dimensions | 6 x 1 x 9 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0306818264 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0306818264 | | Item Weight | 1.05 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 392 pages | | Publication date | April 28, 2009 | | Publisher | Grand Central Publishing | ## Images ![Afghanistan: A Military History from Alexander the Great to the War against the Taliban - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ooMGXjH0L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall Hostory of Afghanistan *by A***R on March 2, 2008* I wanted to study up on the region while I was assigned there, and I read many books from Amazon.com. Many had bits and pieces of the history, but this book had a grand view from early times of Alexander the Great, the Muslim invasions, the Mongol conquest to later times during the Soviet invasion and the later rise of the Taliban. This book is essential and provides a basic understanding of many of the key players, which I was largely unable to find elsewhere. If I were given one choice of a book to read to understand Afghanistan for a Westerner before visiting there, this book would be it, especially for the price. Other books may provide some more detailed analysis of a smaller scale (Great Game, British Wars, Soviet War, etc.) but a whole history is most informative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Good *by J***N on February 26, 2013* This book is a must read for those who are interested in Afghanistan's war torn history or for those who find themselves deploying to Afghanistan as a civilian or member of the armed forces. The book is well-written, well-researched, and very detailed giving outstanding insight into the culture of the people as well as the mistakes that those who have tried to conquer Afghanistan made. The book does not just inform the reader on Afghanistan but ties in other areas, both ancient and present, that have affected Afghanistan. The only drawback to this book is that it is very easy to get lost in the names of the key players and the names of the ancient areas, especially if you are not familiar with these areas before picking up the book. I think it helps to have an ancient map next to you so that you can follow where Alexander and the Mongols were maneuvering. There are maps in the book but it is difficult to have to keep going back and forth from the map to the page you are currently reading (especially on a Kindle). Finally, the author ends the book with a piece of advice about his opinion on what needs to be done in order to restore peace to Afghanistan. This book was worth picking up and I enjoyed reading it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great history on Afghanistan *by L***F on January 29, 2023* This is very thorough historical account of the military events involving Afghanistan leading up to the Taliban. It provide excellent context as to why so many wars in Afghanistan have failed to result in lasting change. The main point of the book is that wars in this country are not about politics or economics, but about a culture. The people of Afghanistan are very resistant to people coming outside of their country, and trying to engage cultural change. In addition, the fact that Afghanistan lacks a lot of the infrastructure of other countries (for example, defined roads and mountainous terrain) makes military actions difficult. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/12521436-afghanistan-a-military-history-from-alexander-the-great-to-war](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/12521436-afghanistan-a-military-history-from-alexander-the-great-to-war) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*