Hamid Karzai

by Viqi Wagner

Overview

Serving as the president of Afghanistan from 2001-2011, Hamid Karzai remains a controversial figure in Afghani politics and around the world. Some view Karzai as a puppet of U.S. interests, as he was appointed to the Interim Administration and charged with governing Afghanistan shortly after the U.S. invasion of the country in 2001. Karzai's grip on power remained in place for the next decade. This compelling biography tracks the polarizing career of Hamid Karzai. Chapters discuss his childhood, driving out Soviet forces and the Taliban, and his uncertain future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420504255
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	04/02/2011
Series:	People in the News Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 6

Introduction: The Afghan Partner in America's Longest War 8

Chapter 1 The Dutiful Son 14

Chapter 2 Driving Out a Superpower 29

Chapter 3 Driving Out the Taliban 46

Chapter 4 President Karzai 61

Chapter 5 Karzai's Uncertain Future 77

Notes 93

Important Dates 98

For More Information 101

Index 104

Picture Credits 111

About the Author 112

Editorial Reviews

Review: Hamid Karzai "Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news."—VOYA October 2007

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