Description
Book SynopsisOriginally published by the U.S. Army to provide an overview of the terrain, tribes, history, and course of the war for American troops, Afghanistan Declassified provides an essential background to the war in Afghanistan as well as offering a vivid account of the country's people, history, and geography.
Trade Review"Williams's work adds personal experience and his deep knowledge of the culture and history of the country as he travels it, describing historical sites, a colorful, friendly people, and their sometimes friendly leaders." *
Publishers Weekly *
"A useful, well-written, and well-researched primer on Afghanistan." * Peter Bergen, author of
The Longest War: The Enduring Conflict Between America and Al Qaeda *
"[
Afghanistan Declassified's] style, depth, and anecdotes make it a substantially better read than many other surveys of the country. . . . For what it sets out to do, it succeeds very well." * Ronald Neumann, former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan *
Table of ContentsContents
Preface
Introduction
Part I. The Basics
Chapter 1. The Ethnic Landscape
Chapter 2. Extreme Geography
Part II. History Lessons
Chapter 3. Creating the Afghan State
Chapter 4. Soviet Rule, the Mujahideen, and the Rise of the Taliban
Chapter 5. The Longest War: America in Afghanistan
Index
Acknowledgments
