The Finest Hotel In Kabul: A People’s History Of Afghanistan

Name: The Finest Hotel In Kabul: A People's History Of Afghanistan
SKU: 9781529151039
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By (author) Lyse Doucet

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In this evocative social history, BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet traces Afghanistan’s turbulent half-century through the lens of Kabul’s iconic Inter-Continental Hotel. By centering the voices of the staff—from the veteran housekeepers to the pioneering female chefs—Doucet reveals a side of the nation rarely seen in headlines: a story of immense resilience, dignity, and survival. It is a powerful, intimate portrait of a building that has stood as a silent witness to coups, invasions, and the enduring spirit of the Afghan people.

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ISBN: 9781529151039

Book Format: Paperback / softback

Pages: 448

Dimensions: 15.3 × 3.6 × 23.4 cm

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Format Paperback / softback | 448 pages
Dimensions 15.3 × 3.6 × 23.4 cm | 576
Publication Date 18 September 2025
Publisher Cornerstone
Publication City/Country United Kingdom

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Lyse Doucet

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Lyse Doucet first arrived at the Kabul Inter-Continental Hotel on Christmas Day 1988, the day after her thirtieth birthday, to cover the withdrawal of Soviet troops. But she was immediately taken by the faded grandeur of the hotel and the warmth of its staff. Over the next four decades, Lyse would become one of the world's best-respected war correspondents, reporting on moments from the Arab Sprin g to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as Chief International Correspondent for the BBC. Yet, she is always drawn back to her Afghan home, the hotel most people just call the 'Inter-Con'. Here, by drawing upon years of conversations with its staff and guests, she tells the story that only she can.

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