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Un invierno en Kandahar : Afganistán antes de los talibanes.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Briongos, Ana.
- Language:
- Spanish
- Subjects (All):
- Travel.
- Afghanistan.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (199 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Sant Esteve Sesrovires : Ecos Travel Books, 2014.
- Summary:
- Ana M. Briongos' 'Un invierno en Kandahar' is a detailed memoir of the author's travels in Afghanistan from 1968 to 1977. The book offers a personal account of her experiences and interactions with the local people, culture, and landscapes during the reign of Zaher Shah and the presidency of Daud Jan. Set against the backdrop of a nation untouched by colonial powers, the book delves into the complexities of Afghan society, tribal structures, and political dynamics. It captures the essence of a region marked by continuous upheavals, detailing the struggles and resilience of its inhabitants. The narrative is divided into two parts: the first recounts her winter in Kandahar, revealing the city's unique character through various settings, while the second explores her time in Kabul, highlighting encounters with diverse personalities and the socio-political changes occurring at the time. The book is intended for readers interested in understanding Afghanistan beyond its geopolitical significance, offering insights into the country's rich cultural tapestry and its people's enduring spirit. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- INTRODUCCIÓN A LA EDICIÓN DIGITAL
- MAPA DE AFGANISTÁN
- NOTA A ESTA EDICIÓN DIGITAL
- PREFACIO
- PRIMERA PARTE: Un invierno en Kandahar
- Herat
- El Hotel Pamir y la casa del juez
- Los pretendientes
- “Construí laberintos para escapar de la cárcel”
- Niels regresa de la ribera del Helmand
- El hamam
- SEGUNDA PARTE: Canción de cuna para un aventurero muerto
- Huyendo del calor
- Kabul
- La casa de Sidiq
- El mundo de Pierre Descombes
- El amigo afgano
- Pierre Descombes cuenta su infancia
- El regreso del Pamir
- Un Pigmalión en Kabul
- Chanel n° 5
- La conversión de Descombes
- El Twenty Fifth Hour Key Club
- La noche es nuestra
- La noche de la iguana
- Persona non grata
- Con la gente de Ayub Jan15, más allá de Band-i-Amir
- Llegaron los rusos
- Un lugar en el paraíso
- En busca de un viejo amigo Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 84-15563-71-X
- OCLC:
- 1337072662
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