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The Khyber Pass : a history of empire and invasion by Docherty, Paddy is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Khyber Pass : a history of empire and invasion about?

<p>combining Personal Travelogue With History, Paddy Docherty Chronicles The Story Of The Khyber Pass, The Gorge Separating Afghanistan From Pakistan And Northern India That Has Been The Path Of Invasion For Generations Of Aspiring Conquerors. <br>docherty Paints A Fascinating Historical Portrait Of Mountain Warriors, Religious Visionaries, Artists, Scientists, And Figures From Alexander The Great To Genghis Khan&#8212;and Examines The Pass&#8217;s Modern Significance As A Lawless Region Of Gunsmiths, Drug Smugglers, Taliban Fighters And Al Qaeda Operatives.&nbsp; Through His Own Travels In This Frontier Region (from Pakistan Through The Khyber To Kabul), Paddy Docherty Brings The Pass&#8217;s Epic History Into The 21st Century.<br>&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;<br><br></p>

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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Docherty, Paddy
Publisher
New York: Union Square Press
Published
2008
Language
EN
ISBN
9781402756962
Category
history
Subjects
Fiction, Travel, History
Rating
3.93 / 5 (101 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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