The wars of Afghanistan : messianic terrorism, tribal conflicts, and the failures of great powers
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Tomsen, Peter, 1940-
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New York : PublicAffairs, [2011].
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First edition.
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xxxviii, 849 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
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9781586487638, 1586487639

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
An insider's account of Afghanistan's history since the 1970s and how the CIA's covert operations and the Pentagon's military strategy have strengthened extremism in the country.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Tomsen, P. (2011). The wars of Afghanistan: messianic terrorism, tribal conflicts, and the failures of great powers (First edition.). PublicAffairs.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Tomsen, Peter, 1940-. 2011. The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failures of Great Powers. New York: PublicAffairs.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Tomsen, Peter, 1940-. The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failures of Great Powers New York: PublicAffairs, 2011.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Tomsen, P. (2011). The wars of afghanistan: messianic terrorism, tribal conflicts, and the failures of great powers. First edn. New York: PublicAffairs.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Tomsen, Peter. The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failures of Great Powers First edition., PublicAffairs, 2011.

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