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041 _aEnglish
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_a958.1046
_bRAST
100 _aAhmed Rashid
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245 _aTaliban: The Story of the Afghan Warlords
_bIncluding a New Foreword Following the Terrorist Attacks of 11 September 2001
260 _aLondon
_bPan Books
_c2001
300 _axvii,276 p.
_bPB
_c20x13 cm.
520 _aThe definitive account of the history of the Taliban and its uncertain future. This is the book that Tony Blair and Alistair Campbell consulted to gain a better impression of the unique circumstances of the Taliban. An exploration of the overwhelming complexity of Afghan politics, The Taliban: The Story behind the Afghan Warlords explains how it came in to being, how it is sustained and how Osama bin Laden has risen to such a figure of absolute power. Ahmed Rashid clarifies the often confusing racial and religious tensions that dominate this fractious land. And describes why the drug trade has exacerbated an already untenable situation. Rashid argues that Taliban is incapable of reform, and that, in the current crisis, it may implode due to defections. With the Northern Alliance an unpredictable alternative, Rashid concludes that without a multi-tribal government in which bordering states do not seek predominant influence, there will never be peace. 'Read this remarkable book and the bewildering complexity of Afghan politics and the deadly over-spill of chaos, narcotics and sectarian violence into the surrounding region will become clear.' Patrick Seale, Sunday Times 'Ahmed Rashid's book describes the stuff that Bond [films] are made of. Warring tribes, clashing empires, fanatics with dreams of world domination, violence and sex . If anyone understands the place Rashid does.' Jason Burke, Observer
650 _aAfghanistan
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650 _aPolitics and government
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650 _aTaliban
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650 _aIslamic fundamentalism
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650 _aIslam and politics
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700 _aRASHID (Ahmed)
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