Download or read book The "Ancient Supremacy" written by Jonathan L. Lee and published by BRILL. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on records in the India Office Library the book is a detailed political and social history of the province of Balkh. It examines Bukharan-Afghan rivalry over Balkh and Britain's support of Afghan annexation as part of its 'Great Game' policy.