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The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, And A Forgotten Genocide
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A Riveting Historythe First Full Accountof The Involvement Of Richard Nixon And Henry Kissinger In The 1971 Atrocities In Bangladesh That Led To War Between India And Pakistan, Shaped The Fate Of Asia, And Left In Their Wake A Host Of Major Strategic Consequences For The World Today.Giving An Astonishing Inside View Of How The White House Really Works In A Crisis, The Blood Telegram Is An Unprecedented Chronicle Of A Pivotal But Littleknown Chapter Of The Cold War. Gary J. Bass Shows How Nixon And Kissinger Supported Pakistans Military Dictatorship As It Brutally Quashed The Results Of A Historic Free Election. The Pakistani Army Launched A Crackdown On What Was Then East Pakistan (Today An Independent Bangladesh), Killing Hundreds Of Thousands Of People And Sending Ten Million Refugees Fleeing To Indiaone Of The Worst Humanitarian Crises Of The Twentieth Century.Nixon And Kissinger, Unswayed By Detailed Warnings Of Genocide From American Diplomats Witnessing The Bloodshed, Stood Behind Pakistans Military Rulers. Driven Not Just By Cold War Realpolitik But By A Bitter Personal Dislike Of India And Its Leader Indira Gandhi, Nixon And Kissinger Actively Helped The Pakistani Government Even As It Careened Toward A Devastating War Against India. They Silenced American Officials Who Dared To Speak Up, Secretly Encouraged China To Mass Troops On The Indian Border, And Illegally Supplied Weapons To The Pakistani Militaryan Overlooked Scandal That Presages Watergate.Drawing On Previously Unheard White House Tapes, Recently Declassified Documents, And Extensive Interviews With White House Staffers And Indian Military Leaders, The Blood Telegram Tells This Thrilling, Shadowy Story In Full. Bringing Us Into The Drama Of A Crisis Exploding Into War, Bass Follows Reporters, Consuls, And Guerrilla Warriors On The Groundfrom The Desperate Refugee Camps To The Most Secretive Conversations In The Oval Office.Bass Makes Clear How The United States Embrace Of The Military Dictatorship In Islamabad Would Mold Asias Destiny For Decades, And Confronts For The First Time Nixon And Kissingers Hidden Role In A Tragedy That Was Far Bloodier Than Bosnia. This Is A Revelatory, Compulsively Readable Work Of Politics, Personalities, Military Confrontation, And Cold War Brinksmanship.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Blood Telegram'? A: 'The Blood Telegram' primarily covers the involvement of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger in the 1971 atrocities in Bangladesh, including the political decisions that led to significant humanitarian crises and military confrontations in South Asia.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Blood Telegram'? A: The author of 'The Blood Telegram' is Gary J. Bass, a historian known for his research on American foreign policy and its global implications.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Blood Telegram' is available in hardcover binding, making it a durable option for both reading and display.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Blood Telegram'? A: 'The Blood Telegram' contains a total of 528 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its historical subject matter.
- Q: Is 'The Blood Telegram' a new or used book? A: The listing states that it is a used book in good condition, suitable for readers looking for a quality second-hand option.
- Q: When was 'The Blood Telegram' published? A: 'The Blood Telegram' was published on September 24, 2013.
- Q: What edition of 'The Blood Telegram' is available? A: The available edition of 'The Blood Telegram' is the first edition.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes in 'The Blood Telegram' include political realpolitik, humanitarian crises, Cold War dynamics, and the strategic decisions made by U.S. leadership during the Bangladesh Liberation War.
- Q: Does 'The Blood Telegram' include primary sources or documents? A: Yes, 'The Blood Telegram' draws on previously unheard White House tapes, declassified documents, and interviews with key figures to provide a comprehensive account of the events.
- Q: What condition is the book in, and what does 'Good Condition' mean? A: The book is listed as being in good condition, which typically means it has been used but is still functional and free from major damage or markings.