{"product_id":"august-in-kabul-9781350370319","title":"August in Kabul","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold through the eyes of witnesses to the fall of Kabul, Walkley award-winning journalist Andrew Quilty's debut book offers a remarkable record of this historic moment.   As night fell on 15 August 2021, the Taliban entered Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. After a 20-year conflict with the United States, its Western allies and a proxy Afghan government, the Islamic militant group once aligned with al Qaeda was about to bury yet another foreign foe in the graveyard of empires. And for the US, world superpower, this was yet another foreign disaster. As cities and towns fell to the Taliban in rapid succession, Western troops and embassy staff scrambled to flee a country of which its government had lost control. August in Kabul is the story of how America's longest mission came to an abrupt and humiliating end, told through the eyes of Afghans whose lives have been turned upside down: a young woman who harbours dreams of a university education; a presidential staffer who works desperately to\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gripping account. . . . Quilty’s narrative is powerful and illuminating, weaving together the personal stories of resilience, fear, and hope that unfolded amidst the chaos. He skillfully highlights the complexities of the situation, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the larger geopolitical forces at play and the far-reaching consequences of foreign intervention in Afghanistan in chronological order. . . . A vital contribution to the historical record, offering readers a remarkable and deeply human perspective on a pivotal moment in recent history. With meticulous research, powerful storytelling, Quilty crafts a narrative that will leave a lasting impact on readers, urging them to reflect on the complexities of war, its aftermath. \u003ci\u003eAugust in Kabul\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of the Afghan conflict and the profound impact it has had on individuals and nations alike. * Politics Today *\u003cbr\u003eBy foregrounding the stories of ordinary Afghans who must now pick up the pieces, [\u003ci\u003eAugust in Kabul\u003c\/i\u003e] \u003cb\u003emakes for compelling reading\u003c\/b\u003e. -- Mike Phipps * Labour Hub *\u003cbr\u003eA vital eyewitness account by one of the few Western journalists to stay behind in Kabul throughout the evacuation. Quilty brings those hectic days in August to life on the page. * Matthieu Aikins, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of \"The Naked Don't Fear the Water\" *\u003cbr\u003eFew foreign journalists have put in as much time, or as much heart, into Afghanistan over the past decade as Andrew Quilty. His dedication and integrity has been unwavering even in face of great danger, hardship and pressure. His work in exposing the wrongdoing committed by U.S. backed forces is unparalleled, and anyone wishing to understand the West's defeat after 20 years of war should read this book. * Jessica Donati, author of Eagle Down (a Financial Times book of the year) and Wall Street Journal national security reporter. *\u003cbr\u003e\"Andrew Quilty has written the definitive account of America's catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan. Blending courageous on-the-ground reporting with meticulous research, \u003ci\u003eAugust in Kabul\u003c\/i\u003e offers an authoritative and devastating answer to anyone who has wondered, \u003ci\u003eHow could this have happened? \u003c\/i\u003eQuilty was not just in the mob outside of the airport as the last American aircraft left Kabul; he'd been living in the country, covering the events leading up to that moment, for the past nine years. Only someone with Quilty's deep experience could have written such a moving and revelatory chronicle, with such empathy and insight.\" * Luke Mogelson, Journalist and author of 'The Storm is Here' *\u003cbr\u003eFew foreign reporters have spent as much time in Afghanistan, or traveled the country as widely, as Andrew Quilty. As readers we are lucky that he was there when the Taliban captured Kabul. This astute and vivid first-hand account of the fall of Kabul, and of the fates of the people caught in the chaos, is a must-read. Quilty writes with passion, honesty and a photographer’s eye for detail. You may know the ending, but he makes everything leading up to it a genuine page-turner. * Sune Engel Rasmussen, Author and correspondent for The Wall Street Journal *\u003cbr\u003eThe book is a huge inspiration to people both in Afghanistan and outside Afghanistan. . . . An amazing contribution. * New Books Network *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor's Note Map  Prologue  Part 1: Early August - 'Everything was out of Control' 1. Antenna Post, Chak District, Maidan Wardak Province 2. Presidential Palace Kabul 3.  Shah Shahid - Kabul-1  Part II: Mid-August - 'The Taliban are at the Gates' 4. Emirate City, Kabul 5. Resolute Mission Headquarters, Kabul 6. Shah Shahid - Kabul II 7. Parwan Detention Facility, Bagram District, Parwan Province  Part 3: Late August - 'The War was now in Kabul' 8. Fort Myer, Virignia, USA 9. Deh Sabz District, Kabul 10. Emirate City, Kabul 11. Shah Shahid - Kabul III 12. Abbey Gate, Hamid Karzai International Airport 13. Hamid Karzai International Airport  Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407543804247,"sku":"9781350370319","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350370319.jpg?v=1730499729","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/august-in-kabul-9781350370319","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}