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Exposing Cold War's dark, untold anticommunist crusades.

If you're into real-world political thrillers or if you have a keen interest in the hidden machinations of global power, "The Jakarta Method" offers a compelling and deeply researched look into the shadowy corners of Cold War history. Vincent Bevins weaves an essential narrative that may alter your understanding of the 20th century, and it's as gripping as it is informative. It's a strong pick for anyone looking to unpack the complexities of American foreign policy's impact.

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ISBN: 9781541742406
Authors: Vincent Bevins
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Date of Publication: 2020-05-19
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, History
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The hidden story of the wanton slaughter -- in Indonesia, Latin America, and around the world -- backed by the United States. In 1965, the U.S. government helped the Indonesian military kill approximately one million innocent civilians. This was one of the most important turning points of the twentieth century, eliminating the largest communist party outside China and the Soviet Union and inspiring copycat terror programs in faraway countries like Brazil and Chile. But these events remain widely overlooked, precisely because the CIA's secret interventions were so successful. In this bold and comprehensive new history, Vincent Bevins builds on his incisive reporting for the Washington Post, using recently declassified documents, archival research and eye-witness testimony collected across twelve countries to reveal a shocking legacy that spans the globe. For decades, it's been believed that parts of the developing world passed peacefully into the U.S.-led capitalist system. The Jakarta Method demonstrates that the brutal extermination of unarmed leftists was a fundamental part of Washington's final triumph in the Cold War.
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Exposing Cold War's dark, untold anticommunist crusades.

If you're into real-world political thrillers or if you have a keen interest in the hidden machinations of global power, "The Jakarta Method" offers a compelling and deeply researched look into the shadowy corners of Cold War history. Vincent Bevins weaves an essential narrative that may alter your understanding of the 20th century, and it's as gripping as it is informative. It's a strong pick for anyone looking to unpack the complexities of American foreign policy's impact.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.