”I really liked Ghost Wars about rise of Bin Laden. Fascinating.”
Ghost Wars
The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
Steve Coll · 2004 · 656 pages
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About the book
Steve Coll recounts the United States' secret war in Afghanistan during the Cold War, documenting the CIA's efforts to fight the Soviet invasion by aiding Afghan guerrillas. With access to confidential sources and rigorous journalistic investigation, Coll unravels how this intervention shaped modern Afghanistan and contributed to the rise of the Taliban and al-Qaeda.
Book details
| Author | Steve Coll |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2004 |
| Pages | 656 |
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