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Afghanistan: Empires, Intrigue, and the Great Game

This two-part arc surveys Afghanistan’s pivotal place in world history, tracing how empires rise and fall around its borders. By examining Afghanistan’s relationships with great powers and its role in the Great Game, the series reveals a nation caught between competing ambitions and enduring resilience. Part 1 lays the groundwork, introducing the historical forces that shaped the region and setting the stage for the story to come.
Episode count
1
Year span
1839 – 1907
Published date
2021-08-18

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Afghanistan

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87. Afghanistan - Part 1Part 1
2021-08-18 • 1839 – 1907

In the first of a two-part series exploring the history of Afghanistan, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook examine the nation’s complicated relationships with empires and discuss its role in the ‘Great…

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