The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World
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The hidden story of the wanton slaughter -- in Indonesia, Latin America, and around the world -- backed by the United States. In 1965, the U.S. government helped the Indonesian military kill approximately one million innocent civilians. This was one of the most important turning points of the twentieth century, eliminating the largest communist party outside China and the Soviet Union and inspiring copycat terror programs in faraway countries like Brazil and Chile. But these events remain widely overlooked, precisely because the CIA's secret interventions were so successful.
In this bold and comprehensive new history, Vincent Bevins builds on his incisive reporting for the Washington Post, using recently declassified documents, archival research and eye-witness testimony collected across twelve countries to reveal a shocking legacy that spans the globe. For decades, it's been believed that parts of the developing world passed peacefully into the U.S.-led capitalist system. The Jakarta Method demonstrates that the brutal extermination of unarmed leftists was a fundamental part of Washington's final triumph in the Cold War.
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Discover the shocking historical truth with "The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World." This extraordinary book takes you on a captivating journey through the hidden story of wanton slaughter, backed by the United States, that unfolded in Indonesia, Latin America, and beyond.
Unraveling one of the most pivotal moments of the twentieth century, author Vincent Bevins exposes the U.S. government's involvement in the murder of approximately one million innocent civilians in 1965. This massive genocide not only eradicated the largest communist party outside of China and the Soviet Union but also served as a blueprint for copycat terror programs in countries such as Brazil and Chile.
Despite its profound significance, these events have remained largely overlooked due to the overwhelming success of the CIA's secret interventions. However, Bevins leaves no stone unturned, utilizing recently declassified documents, extensive archival research, and eye-witness testimony from twelve countries to weave together a comprehensive account that will leave you astounded.
For years, the world has believed that the developing nations peacefully transitioned into the U.S.-led capitalist system. With "The Jakarta Method," Bevins exposes this fallacy and reveals the dark reality that the brutal extermination of unarmed leftists was a crucial element of Washington's ultimate victory in the Cold War.
Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration of history. Order your copy of "The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World" today and uncover the truth that has been hidden for far too long.
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