{"product_id":"sayed-qaseem-reshtia-afghanistan-in-the-xix-century-kabul-1957-rare","title":"[Signed] Reshtia, Sayed Qassem. Afghanistan in the Nineteenth Century (Afghanistan dar qarn-e nuzdah), 1967. In Dari (Farsi)","description":"\u003cp\u003e[با امضای مؤلف] رشتیا، سید قاسم.\u003cbr\u003eافغانستان در قرن نوزده. \/ تألیف سید قاسم رشتیا. (سلسله نشرات؛ ۴۳).\u003cbr\u003eکابل : دولتی مطبعه، ۱۳۴۶ (1967).\u003cbr\u003eک، ۲۸۱، ۶ ص. : مصور، تصویر ؛ ۲۶ س م. چاپ سوم. جلد شومیز .\u003cbr\u003e***\u003cbr\u003e[With the author's autograph] Reshtia, Sayed Qassem.\u003cbr\u003eAfghanistan in the Nineteenth Century. \/ Compiled by Sayed Qassem Reshtia. (Publication Series; 43).\u003cbr\u003eKabul : Government Printing House (Dolati Matba'e), 1346 (1967).\u003cbr\u003e281, 6 pp. : illustrated ; 26 cm. Third Edition. Paperback. In Dari (Farsi).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1967 edition of Sayed Qassem Reshtia’s seminal work, Afghanistan in the Nineteenth Century, stands as a cornerstone of modern Afghan historiography. Published by the Government Printing House in Kabul, this third edition reflects the enduring importance of Reshtia’s scholarship in documenting the complex political and diplomatic landscape of a century defined by the \"Great Game.\" Sayed Qassem Reshtia, a prominent diplomat, historian, and politician, provides an authoritative account of Afghanistan’s external relations and the internal struggles of its monarchs during a period of intense colonial pressure. This specific copy is of exceptional significance as it bears the original autograph of the author, making it a unique historical artifact that bridges the gap between the intellectual elite of the Kingdom of Afghanistan and the written record of its past. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the 19th-century Afghan state, including the arrangement of foreign relations with the British Empire and Tsarist Russia, the strategic nuances of the Anglo-Afghan wars, and the biographies of the kings and rulers who navigated these turbulent waters.\u003cbr\u003eAs a primary source, Reshtia’s work is noted for its use of diverse perspectives, drawing from both Afghan oral traditions and official British and Russian records to create a balanced narrative of the nation's sovereignty. The volume, part of the prestigious \"Publication Series\" (No. 43), includes rare photographs and illustrations that bring the historical figures and battlefields of the 1200s (Solar Hijri) to life. Across 281 pages, the author meticulously reconstructs the era of Dost Mohammad Khan and Sher Ali Khan, offering insights that remain essential for understanding the geopolitical identity of modern Afghanistan. For collectors of Central Asian history and rare Persian-language imprints, this autographed 1967 edition is a prized acquisition. It represents a peak of academic publishing in pre-conflict Kabul, capturing a moment of profound historical reflection before the later upheavals of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stanza Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963131297834,"sku":"EB-306277137075","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/6359\/5306\/files\/57_3b8ab3a0-75f2-46af-9b3d-b876fa82fe23.jpg?v=1768161667","url":"https:\/\/stanzararebooks.com\/products\/sayed-qaseem-reshtia-afghanistan-in-the-xix-century-kabul-1957-rare","provider":"Stanza Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}