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Shrouding themselves and their aims in deepest secrecy, the leaders of the Taliban movement control Afghanistan with an inflexible, crushing fundamentalism. The most extreme and radical of all Islamic organizations, the Taliban inspires fascination, controversy, and especially fear in both the Muslim world and the West. Correspondent Ahmed Rashid brings the shadowy world of the Taliban into sharp focus in this enormously interesting and revealing book. It is the only authoritative account of the Taliban and modern day Afghanistan available to English language readers. Based on his experiences…

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25 editions · 5 languages
  • Hardcover · English · 2022
    I.B. Tauris · 352 pages · 9780755647095
  • Audiobook · English · 2013
    Blackstone Audiobooks · 9781470890841
  • Hardcover · English · 2008
    I. B. Tauris & Company · 276 pages · 9781845117887
  • Audiobook · English · 2002
    Blackstone Audiobooks · 9780786195473
  • Hardcover · English · 2002
    I B Tauris & Co Ltd · 288 pages · 9781860648304
  • Hardcover · English · 2002
    Thorndike Press · 613 pages · 9780786239900
Politics and governmentIslam and politicsOil fieldsIslamic fundamentalismTalibanIslam and statePetroleum industry and tradeAfghanistan, politics and government