This book is the first to analyze the institutions, successes, and failures of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, the pro-Soviet regime that sought to dominate the country during the years of the Soviet military presence. Antonio Giustozzi explores the military, political, and social strategies of the predominantly urban and Marxist regime as it struggled -- and ultimately failed -- to win the support of a largely rural and Islamic population.
Drawing on many Soviet materials not previously used by Western writers, including unpublished Red Army documents and interviews with participants, Giustozzi provides valuable new insights into the cold war and the rise of Islamic revolt.
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This book is the first to analyze the institutions, successes, and failures of the People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan, the pro-Soviet regime that sought to dominate the country during the years of the Soviet military presence. Antonio Giustozzi explores the military, political, and social strategies of the predominantly urban and Marxist regime as it struggled -- and ultimately failed -- to win the support of a largely rural and Islamic population.
Drawing on many Soviet materials not previously used by Western writers, including unpublished Red Army documents and interviews with participants, Giustozzi provides valuable new insights into the cold war and the rise of Islamic revolt.
Imprint | Georgetown University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | March 2000 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | March 2000 |
Authors | Antonio Giustozzi |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 334 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-87840-758-3 |
Barcode | 9780878407583 |
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LSN | 0-87840-758-8 |