Reaping the whirlwind: the Taliban movement in Afghanistan / Michael Griffin

London; Sterling, Va. : Pluto Press, 2001. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xxi, 283 pages: map; 23 cm. Contents: The killing of Najibullah -- City of night -- Warriors of God -- Mission to cleanse -- Burning down the house -- The Zahir option -- The river between -- The new emirates -- Nest of vipers -- Oblivion's feast -- Hostages -- Ignoble grave -- A fistful of dollars -- Satellites and stars -- The bicycle thieves -- Mr Sam & the food and beverage industry. Summary: Chronicles the rise of the Taliban from their first appearance in 1994, examines their place in the context of Afghanistan's political instability, and discusses the significance of their brand of Islamic fundamentalism. Subjects: Taliban. Islamic fundamentalism Afghanistan. Islam and state Afghanistan. Islam and politics Afghanistan. Terrorism Religious aspects Islam. Afghanistan History 1989-2001. Genre: History. Illustrated.