Book excerpt: "Buzkashi: Battle for the Circle of Justice" takes us deep into the universe of Buzkashi, an ancient equestrian game, and intangible cultural heritage of a free and independent Afghanistan.More than 160 color photos illustrate the different phases and intricacies of the game, and pay tribute to the bravery as well as the physical and technical prowess deployed by the riders and their mounts. Different portraits accompanied by quotes from Buzkashi players encountered during nine years also allow the reader to better understand the Afghans' passion for this national pastime.