Journey to the Asian Plateau: the Rise and Fall of Civilizations
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In 1960, 71-year-old Arnold Toynbee traveled for five months in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. This "one of the greatest historians of the 20th century" and the author of the masterpiece "Historical Research" was inspired by the charm of this Asian plateau. He used his grand vision and vivid words to describe the diverse and splendid Asian civilizations and the intricate geographical pattern. The history and reality of this land are always difficult to distinguish. India and Pakistan, which have parted ways since World War II, and Afghanistan, which is suffering from internal and external troubles but has never given up its modernization efforts, are closely related behind-the-scenes powers... This scene is so similar to history: from Gandhara to Kushan, from the Mauryan Dynasty to Sassanid Persia, from Khwarezm to the Mughal Empire, from the Anglo-Russian Great Game to the Cold War, the rise and fall of civilizations and competition have always been a constant topic in this land. I believe that everyone who pays attention to this land will agree with Toynbee's feelings: No matter when, this place has always been a stage for major human historical events, and it is always worth paying attention to.
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