The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World
The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020320
Book • Nonfiction
Indonesia • 1960s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World, Vincent Bevins explores the U.S.-backed anticommunist operations in Indonesia, revealing their global ramifications. The book chronicles personal narratives and geopolitical dynamics, detailing the extensive violence and the resulting shifts in global political landscapes during the Cold War era.
Informative
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
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Vincent Bevins' The Jakarta Method is praised for its thorough research and compelling narrative, shedding light on hidden historical events and their global impacts. Critics note its intense focus can be overwhelming, and some desire more balanced perspectives. Nonetheless, it is considered a crucial work for understanding anti-communist actions in the 20th century.
Who Should Read The Jakarta Method: Washington's Anticommunist Crusade and the Mass Murder Program that Shaped Our World?
A reader interested in The Jakarta Method would likely enjoy political history and Cold War studies, with a focus on U.S. foreign interventions. Fans of Kinzer's The Brothers or Blum's Killing Hope may appreciate its investigative approach and critical analysis of anticommunist policies.
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Book • Nonfiction
Indonesia • 1960s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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