Ropes Of Sand: America's Failure In The Middle East
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Wilbur Crane Eveland
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. W. Norton & Company, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This incisive historical analysis chronicles the complex and often misguided interventions of the United States in the volatile Middle Eastern region. It uncovers the strategic missteps and cultural misunderstandings that shaped decades of foreign policy, presenting a critical examination of the outcomes. The author, a former CIA operative, offers an insider's perspective, arguing that American efforts were frequently undermined by a lack of genuine understanding and a reliance on flawed assumptions. This compelling narrative details the intricate web of political machinations and covert operations that ultimately led to instability rather than lasting peace. It illustrates the profound consequences of these actions, providing essential context for contemporary geopolitical challenges.
Author: Wilbur Crane Eveland
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. W. Norton & Company, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This incisive historical analysis chronicles the complex and often misguided interventions of the United States in the volatile Middle Eastern region. It uncovers the strategic missteps and cultural misunderstandings that shaped decades of foreign policy, presenting a critical examination of the outcomes. The author, a former CIA operative, offers an insider's perspective, arguing that American efforts were frequently undermined by a lack of genuine understanding and a reliance on flawed assumptions. This compelling narrative details the intricate web of political machinations and covert operations that ultimately led to instability rather than lasting peace. It illustrates the profound consequences of these actions, providing essential context for contemporary geopolitical challenges.