In the Graveyard of Empires: America’s War in Afghanistan Audiobook

" This is a very detailed book. I read it to get a better understanding of what happened previously in Afghanistan so I could better understand what we are doing there today. It was very good for this purpose. I didn't need all the exacting detail so I did skim portions of the book. I do feel that I have a much better understanding of Taliban, al Qaida, why they are so pissed and what we are doing there and why it is so hard. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a better understanding of what has got us to this point. "

" Good read with lots of good information. I only gave it three stars instead of four because I had read some of the information contained already in some other books on Afghanistan. "

" The best history of post-9/11 Afghanistan and the U.S.-led war there. The afterword is an excellent synopsis of why the war matters and how to finish the job. "

" Decent history of our muddled engagement in Afghanistan over the past 10 yrs, worth a read for a good surface-level history... "

" A very good review of the myriad of factors influencing the situation in Afghanistan as of early 2009. Very good detail for anyone deploying or working on the region. The summary chapter is anti-climatic as the recommendations are not comprehensive and were already being incorporated in ISAF and the 2008 USG strategic review (and are included in the 2009 US Administration strategic guidance - Mar 09 White Paper). "

" Really clear account of our involvement in Afghanistan, and where and why things have gone wrong. Very readable, very well researched, and credible too. Totally worthwhile, especially if paired with 'Ghost Wars' by Steve Coll. "

" Seth Jones, and the Rand Institute, in The Graveyard Of Empires, have a grim prediction for the United State in Afghanistan, and how little the U.S. has learned from previous British and Russian campaigns in the country, but also some enlightening points like empowering elders. An excellent read! "

" It was informative, though a bit slow... "

" This is the most definitive book I've read on Afghanistan since 9/11. The historical research in the early chapters -- using declassified US government documents -- is also illuminating. "

" Interesting read. filled in some blanks for me about Alexanders conquests there, and the 2 british incursions. Later part was ok, but was stationed there and kept abreat of situation with friends and my own research. "

" Great book for a base line of current day Afghanistan. "

" A good concise summary of the causes and history of our quagmire in Afghanistan. Much more readable, shorter and just as informative as "Descent Into Chaos" which I also recently read. "

" Very helpful for understanding the war in Afghanistan. "

" Just getting started; not nearly as well written as Ghost Wars. Still covering the periods before the American forces enter. "

" Jones makes it very clear what went wrong in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2006 in the context of what had gone wrong earlier for the Greeks, british, and Russians. He provides a daunting description of the obstacles to success. "

" essential reading for those interested in understanding Afghanistan up till 2009. "

" Just getting started; not nearly as well written as Ghost Wars. Still covering the periods before the American forces enter. "

" Interesting read. filled in some blanks for me about Alexanders conquests there, and the 2 british incursions. Later part was ok, but was stationed there and kept abreat of situation with friends and my own research. "

" Jones makes it very clear what went wrong in Afghanistan between 2001 and 2006 in the context of what had gone wrong earlier for the Greeks, british, and Russians. He provides a daunting description of the obstacles to success. "

" Good read with lots of good information. I only gave it three stars instead of four because I had read some of the information contained already in some other books on Afghanistan. "