Saikal, Amin (editor) — The Soviet Withdrawal from Afghanistan

New York, Cambridge University Press, 1989. Cloth. 177 pp. A collection of essays by various authors examining the Soviet failure to invade Afghanistan in 1979, resulting in ten years of protracted war until Soviet withdrawal in 1989. These essays focus mainly on the withdrawal and the decision to do so, as well as its impact and implications for the world and Soviet relations in Asia. VERY GOOD condition. Minor scuffing, soiling, fading and edgewear to the jacket. Minor fading to the book. Text block toned. Very Good/Very Good.