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Taliban, Third Edition

The Power of Militant Islam in Afghanistan and Beyond

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Taliban, Third Edition

By: Ahmed Rashid
Narrated by: Youssif Kamal
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A number one New York Times best seller

Ahmed Rashid, called “Pakistan’s best and bravest reporter” by Christopher Hitchens, brings the shadowy world of the Taliban and its impact on Afghanistan and the Middle East and Central Asia into sharp focus in this modern classic. Rashid offers an authoritative account of the Taliban’s rise to power, its role in oil and gas company decisions, and the effects of changing American attitudes toward the Taliban. He also describes the new face of Islamic fundamentalism and explains why Afghanistan has become the world center for international terrorism.

In this updated edition, Rashid examines how the Taliban regained its strength; how and why the Taliban spread across Central Asia; how the Taliban helped Al’Qaida’s spread into Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East; and more.

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For someone who lives through all these events it was sad but detailed and eye opening retelling what happened.
It was depressing to see the worst side of everyone involved coming out in Afghanistan and causing one of the greatest tragedies of both centuries that still ongoing. Hi

One greatest tragedy of both recent centuries

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A great insight into the Taliban and from an Islamic point of view. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Great Insight

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