Provides information about Afghanistan, discussing its history of conflict, its role in sheltering Osama bin Laden and the al-Qaeda network, and the U.S. war against Afghanistan in the wake of the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
state failure, regional politics, and the rise of the Taliban
Goodson, Larry P
2001
Examines politics in Afghanistan from the 1980s through the first years of the twenty-first century, placing the country in its historical context and discussing its civil war, the rise of the Taliban, and the country's relations with its neighbors and the rest of the world.
Introduces young readers to the wars and conflicts that have occurred in Afghanistan since the 1970s, the Taliban and al-Qaida terrorist organizations, and the invasion of Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.
Chronicles the life of John McCain, focusing on his political career, military experience, six years as a prisoner of war, and presidential aspirations.
Uses primary source material to examine the history of Afghanistan and recent events that have increased its importance in the realm of world politics.
Examines the causes and conduct of the War in Afghanistan, discusses the roles played by U.S. presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and others in the conflict, and looks at some of the results of the fighting.
Looks at the history of homeland defense in the United States and changes that were made after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, especially the development of the Office of Homeland Security.
Discusses the leadership of George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, and many other powerful political and military players following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Examines acts of genocide, crimes against humanity, and other instances of extreme persecution, with an emphasis on events taking place in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in Afghanistan.
