Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
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From the award-winning and bestselling author of Directorate S, the explosive first-hand account of America's secret history in Afghanistan.
To what extent did America’s best intelligence analysts grasp the rising thread of Islamist radicalism? Who tried to stop bin Laden and why did they fail? Comprehensively and for the first time, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Coll recounts the history of the covert wars in Afghanistan that fueled Islamic militancy and sowed the seeds of the September 11 attacks. Based on scrupulous research and firsthand accounts by key government, intelligence, and military personnel both foreign and American, Ghost Wars details the secret history of the CIA’s role in Afghanistan (including its covert operations against Soviet troops from 1979 to 1989), the rise of the Taliban, the emergence of bin Laden, and the failed efforts by U.S. forces to find and assassinate bin Laden in Afghanistan.
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Get ready to dive into the gripping world of political intrigue and covert operations with Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001. This Pulitzer Prize-winning book by acclaimed author Steve Coll will take you on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the untold story of America's secret history in Afghanistan.
Uncover the shocking truth about how America's intelligence agencies grappled with the rise of Islamist radicalism. Delve into the minds of the best analysts and discover the extent of their understanding of the threat posed by bin Laden. Ghost Wars provides a deeply satisfying narrative that will leave you with a newfound understanding of the events leading up to September 11.
With meticulous research and first-hand accounts from key government, intelligence, and military personnel, both foreign and American, Ghost Wars uncovers the hidden details of the covert wars in Afghanistan. Explore the CIA's role in the region, including their undercover operations against Soviet troops from 1979 to 1989. Witness the rise of the Taliban, the emergence of bin Laden, and the failed attempts by U.S. forces to locate and eliminate the mastermind of the September 11 attacks.
Don't miss your chance to unravel the secrets of America's involvement in Afghanistan and gain invaluable insights into the events that shaped the modern world. Experience the ultimate combination of suspense, history, and political analysis with Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001.
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