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Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History
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George Crile
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Atlantic Monthly Pr
Publication date
May 1, 2003
Pages
550
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780871138545
ISBN-10
0871138549
Dimensions
1.50 by 6.50 by 9.50 in.
Weight
2 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$27.50
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Follows the work of the east Texas congressman and House Defense Appropriation Committee member to fund the arming of the Mujahideen after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, citing his controversial habits, passion to support Pakistan, and friendship with President Zia. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.
(view table of contents)Editions
Hardcover
Large print edition from Thorndike Pr (December 1, 2003); titled "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History"
9780786259700 | details & prices | 893 pages | 6.25 × 9.50 × 1.50 in. | 2.70 lbs | List price $30.95
The price comparison is for this edition
from Atlantic Monthly Pr (May 1, 2003); titled "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History"
9780871138545 | details & prices | 550 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.50 in. | 2.00 lbs | List price $27.50
About: Describes how, after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded his colleagues to fund the CIA's efforts to arm the mujahideen and the repercussions of the covert operation.
About: Describes how, after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded his colleagues to fund the CIA's efforts to arm the mujahideen and the repercussions of the covert operation.
CD/Spoken Word
With Christopher Lane (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (August 15, 2005); titled "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History"
9781433204135 | details & prices | 17 pages | 5.25 × 6.25 × 2.00 in. | 1.10 lbs | List price $44.95
About: Describes how, after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded his colleagues to fund the CIA's efforts to arm the mujahideen and recounts the repercussions of that covert operation.
About: Describes how, after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded his colleagues to fund the CIA's efforts to arm the mujahideen and recounts the repercussions of that covert operation.
With Christopher Lane (other contributor) |
Abridged edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (August 1, 2005); titled "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story Of The Largest Covert Operation In History"
9780786179954 | details & prices | 5.75 × 5.00 × 2.00 in. | 0.50 lbs | List price $29.95
With Christopher Lane (other contributor) |
Mp3 abr edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (March 30, 2005); titled "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story Of The Largest Covert Operation In History"
9780786181124 | details & prices | 5.75 × 7.75 × 0.50 in. | 0.20 lbs | List price $29.95
With Christopher Lane (other contributor) |
Mp3 edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (October 1, 2003); titled "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History"
9780786188529 | details & prices | 5.75 × 5.00 × 0.25 in. | 0.25 lbs | List price $39.95
Cassette/Spoken Word
With Christopher Lane (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (August 15, 2005); titled "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History"
9781433204128 | details & prices | 14 pages | 4.25 × 6.50 × 2.75 in. | 1.20 lbs | List price $44.95
About: Describes how, after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded his colleagues to fund the CIA's efforts to arm the mujahideen and recounts the repercussions of that covert operation.
About: Describes how, after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded his colleagues to fund the CIA's efforts to arm the mujahideen and recounts the repercussions of that covert operation.
With Christopher Lane (other contributor) |
Abridged edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (August 1, 2005); titled "Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story Of The Largest Covert Operation In History"
9780786134458 | details & prices | 4.25 × 6.25 × 2.75 in. | 0.85 lbs | List price $29.95
About: Describes how, after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded his colleagues to fund the CIA's efforts to arm the mujahideen and recounts the repercussions of that covert operation.
About: Describes how, after the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, maverick Texas congressman Charlie Wilson persuaded his colleagues to fund the CIA's efforts to arm the mujahideen and recounts the repercussions of that covert operation.
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