Afgantsy, Paperback/Sir Rodric Braithwaite

The history of the Soviet-Afghan war, seen through the eyes of the Russians themselves, including politicians, officers, soldiers, activists, journalists and women. Braithwaite is a former ambassador to Moscow, and brings unique insights to the subject, based on first-hand sources and interviews. 'This book finally dispels many of the Cold War myths surrounding the Soviet-Afghan war.' Rory Stewart