Although many people in Afghanistan were glad when the Taliban took over the country, they soon learned that life under these religious fundamentalists would only change for the worse. (20020101)
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Grade 6-10 - An introductory chapter relating Afghanistan's history and geographical setting is followed by others that portray the rise of the Taliban, life under the Sharia (the rigid form of Islamic law they adopted), the intolerable position assigned to women, the widespread poverty, the country's role as a terrorist training ground, and the resistance that developed against the regime. The work concludes with the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Quotes from residents, journalists, aid workers, and U.N. officials enliven the clearly presented, accurate material (the only notable error being the misspelling of the Buddhist site Bamiyan), related in chilling detail. The numerous black-and-white photographs, while informative, are occasionally fuzzy. An excellent resource for reports. - Diane S. Marton, Arlington County Library, VA
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"Information is presented clearly, with a nice selection of interesting detail to illustrate points and a generous sprinkling of footnotes. Numerous black-and-white illustrations include period engravings, documents, paintings, and photographs of artifacts. Photographs showing modern reenactments are clearly labeled. This resource is a solid addition to the existing body of literature."
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010801)
"The material is presented objectively and provides welcome insights."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20010801)
"The text is richly flavored with quotes as well. Attractive black-and-white photographs and reproductions illustrate the text. This volume provides a thrilling ride."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010601)
"Black-and-white reproductions and maps provide points of reference. Sidebars offer tidbits of interesting information about events, people...This well-organized, slim volume provides many facts for reports."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010501)
"The author's lively, well-researched narrative details the structure of the culture. This volume..will be a useful addition for units on ancient civilization."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001) (School Library Journal 20050101)
"An exemplary series entry, this volume does a thorough and realistic job of portraying the realities and horrors...Pertinent primary-source quotations and sidebars permeate the text and are noted in citations. Captioned pictures are scattered throughout. A useful resource for history reports and projects."
-- School Library Journal (May 2001) (School Library Journal )
..."An excellent resource for reports."
-- School Library Journal(/i> (January 2005) (School Library Journal )
-- School Library Journal (September 2001) (School Library Journal 20010801)
"The material is presented objectively and provides welcome insights."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20010801)
"The text is richly flavored with quotes as well. Attractive black-and-white photographs and reproductions illustrate the text. This volume provides a thrilling ride."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010601)
"Black-and-white reproductions and maps provide points of reference. Sidebars offer tidbits of interesting information about events, people...This well-organized, slim volume provides many facts for reports."
-- School Library Journal (August 2001) (School Library Journal 20010501)
"The author's lively, well-researched narrative details the structure of the culture. This volume..will be a useful addition for units on ancient civilization."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001) (School Library Journal 20050101)
"An exemplary series entry, this volume does a thorough and realistic job of portraying the realities and horrors...Pertinent primary-source quotations and sidebars permeate the text and are noted in citations. Captioned pictures are scattered throughout. A useful resource for history reports and projects."
-- School Library Journal (May 2001) (School Library Journal )
..."An excellent resource for reports."
-- School Library Journal(/i> (January 2005) (School Library Journal )
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