The 12th century minaret of Djam is one of Afghanistan’s most celebrated treasures, a magnificent symbol of the powerful Ghorid Empire that once stretched from Iran to India. Freya Stark travelled there, and this celebrated portrait of Afghanistan shines with her humour.

Author Freya Stark Published by Tauris Parke Paperbacks ISBN 9781848853133 EAN 9781848853133 Bic Code Cover Paperback