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020 _a9781552786444
082 _aDS 361 .G53 2007
100 _aGhafour, Hamida.
245 _aThe sleeping Buddha : the story of Afghanistan through the eyes of one family / Hamida Ghafour.
260 _aLondon : Constable, c2007.
300 _axiv, 336 p. : ill., map ; 20 cm.
500 _aIncludes bibliographical references (p. [323]-325).
500 _aContents: Map of Afghanistan—Family tree—Timeline—1. Kabul—2. Amanullah's ghost—3. 'A magical charm'—4. 'By all means available'—5. 'You can't hide the sun with two fingers'—6. The sleeping Buddha—7. Good morning Afghanistan—8. The journey—Epilogue—Acknowledgements—Bibliography—Index.
546 _aEnglish
650 _aAfghanistan – History – 20th century.
650 _aAfghanistan – History – 2001-.
650 _aAfghanistan – Description and travel.
650 _aGhafour, Hamida – Family.
852 _xDonated by Duggie Gill.
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