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In the graveyard of empires : America's war in Afghanistan

text In the graveyard of empires : America's war in Afghanistan

Jones, Seth G.

Summary
"Following the September 11 attacks, the United States successfully overthrew the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The U.S. established security throughout the country--killing, capturing, or scattering most of al Qa'ida's senior operatives--and Afg... Read more
Contents
Descent into violence -- The mujahideen era -- Uncivil war -- The rise of the Taliban -- Al Qa'ida's strategic alliance -- Operation Enduring Freedom -- Light footprint -- Early successes -- The logic of insurgency -- Collapse of law and order -- ... Read more
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Description
xxxiv, 414 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps, plans ; 25 cm.
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co. 2009
MARC Permalink

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Woodmere (Main Branch) 958.104 JON in Adult Non-fiction Available

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