When the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979, pressure mounted to support the Afghan resistance. The book tells for the first time the story of what became the largest covert operation in history - eventually costing more than $1 billion per year - with a vivid cast of characters, including Charlie Wilson, maverick congressman and party animal; Gust Avrakotos, the ruthless head of the CIA operation in Afghanistan; and General Zia, president of Pakistan. Moving from the meeting rooms in Washington to secret chambers in CIA ...
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When the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979, pressure mounted to support the Afghan resistance. The book tells for the first time the story of what became the largest covert operation in history - eventually costing more than $1 billion per year - with a vivid cast of characters, including Charlie Wilson, maverick congressman and party animal; Gust Avrakotos, the ruthless head of the CIA operation in Afghanistan; and General Zia, president of Pakistan. Moving from the meeting rooms in Washington to secret chambers in CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia; to arms-dealing conventions , to stand offs in the Khyber Pass, My Enemy's Enemy is brilliantly reported - one of the most detailed and compulsively readable accounts of the workings of the CIA ever written.This book is a eye-popping account of the last battle of the cold war, one that weakened the Soviet Union and assisted in its collapse - paving the way, of course, for the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN: 9781843540854.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1100grams, ISBN: 9781843540854.
