The Afghan Historical Society is proud to announce the publication of a landmark series that reclaims our nation's narrative: "Afghanistan: Reclaiming the 5,000-Year History of Ariana and Khorasan."

Authored by renowned researcher and demographer Dr Noor Ahmad Khalidi—whose seminal work on the demographic consequences of the Afghan war has been a staple of Central Asian Survey since 1991—this series represents the culmination of decades of archival research and historical analysis.

Why This Series is Essential: For too long, the history of our region has been told through a Western-centric lens. This two-volume set provides a rigorous, evidence-based "Afghan Intellectual Perspective," tracing the evolution of our identity from the ancient roots of Ariana to the complexities of the modern state.

• Volume I: Ancient Roots and Medieval Splendour Journey through the millennia, exploring the cultural and political foundations of Ariana and Khorasan. Dr. Khalidi meticulously documents the eras that shaped the intellectual and social fabric of the region before the dawn of the modern era.

• Volume II: The Birth and Transformation of the Modern State (1709–2021) A comprehensive analysis of Afghanistan’s emergence and its struggle for stability. From the rise of the Hotaki dynasty to the pivotal events of 2021, this volume offers unparalleled insight into the political forces and internal dynamics that have defined the modern Afghan