Bevins, Vincent

The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World

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ISBN 13:
9781541724006
author:
Bevins, Vincent
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
PublicAffairs,U.S.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
20.8 x 14 x 2.3 centimeters (0.3
Genre:
History, Latin America, South America,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 2 working days
£14.76

Description

The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade & the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World In the 20th century, the US government's efforts to contain communism led to devastating conflicts, including Vietnam, Cuba, and Korea. However, a lesser-known chapter in this story is the secret CIA-backed massacre in Indonesia in 1965, which resulted in the deaths of nearly one million unarmed civilians. This event had a profound impact on the world, leading to the radicalization of left-wing movements and the creation of terror campaigns in countries such as Brazil and Chile. This book, written by Vincent Bevins, provides a comprehensive and detailed account of this period in world history, using recently declassified documents, archival research, and extensive interviews. By shedding light on this hidden legacy, Bevins reveals a more nuanced understanding of the global impact of US foreign policy and the consequences of the Cold War. Through its pages, The Jakarta Method offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in modern history, one that challenges the prevailing narrative of the US-led capitalist world system and instead highlights the darker side of global politics.

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