Sir Rodric Braithwaite - Afghantsy torrent

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First published in Great Britain in 2011 by
Profile Books Ltd
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Product Description:

As former ambassador to Moscow, Rodric Braithwaite brings unique insights to the Soviet war in Afghanistan. The story has been distorted not only by Cold War propaganda but also by the myths of the nineteenth century Great Game. It moves from the high politics of the Kremlin to the lonely Russian conscripts in isolated mountain outposts. The parallels with Afghanistan today speak for themselves.ΓÇÿA superb achievement of narrative history, sensitive writing and exciting fresh researchΓÇÖ: so wrote Simon Sebag Montefiore about Rodric BraithwaiteΓÇÖs bestseller Moscow 1941. But those words, and many others of praise that were given it, could equally apply to his new book.

About the Author:

Rodric Braithwaite was British Ambassador to Moscow during the crucial years of 1988-92. Subsequently he was foreign policy advisor to John Major. His books include Across the Moscow River and the highly praised and bestselling Moscow 1941 (Profile).