In the Graveyard of Empires: America's War in Afghanistan

by Seth G. Jones

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After the swift defeat of the Taliban in 2001, American optimism has steadily evaporated in the face of mounting violence; a new "war of a thousand cuts" has now brought the country to its knees. In the Graveyard of Empires is a political history of Afghanistan in the "Age of Terror" from 2001 to 2009, exploring the fundamental tragedy of America's longest war since Vietnam.

After a brief survey of the great empires in Afghanistan--the campaigns...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0393338517

ISBN13:9780393338515

Release Date:April 2010

Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company

Length:464 Pages

Weight:0.98 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 5.4" x 8.2"

Related Subjects

Afghan War Afghanistan Asia History International Relations Military National & International Security Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Social Sciences

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