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In a tense narrative that reads like a spy thriller, longtime Newsweek correspondent Buckley traces ex-Panamanian president Manuel Noriega's ascension to power and his ties to the U.S. government. New afterword.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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The author, a former Newsweek correspondent, vividly describes events leading up to the "Just Cause" invasion of Panama by U.S. troops. His book covers the complexities of Panamanian political intrigues, the corruption, the political culture, the involvement of the United States with Manuel Noriega, and the interaction between Noriega and the major domestic and international actors from 1986 through January 1990. Using details and anecdotal information, Buckley fleshes out the motivations and actions of each character, maintaining throughout a sense of suspense and mystery, even for the specialist familiar with the events. Highly recommended for all libraries.
- Roderic A. Camp, Central Coll., Pella, Ia.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Roderic A. Camp, Central Coll., Pella, Ia.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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An American who was there,
This review is from: Panama (Paperback)
Having lived in Panama during the Noriega dictatorship, I am an avid reader of books covering this particular period of Panamanian history. While I found Kevin Buckley's book to be generally well written, it tries to cover too much ground in too little space, providing readers with an abbreviated account of major events during the rule of strong men Omar Torrijos and Manuel Noriega. For a more in-depth perspective on Panamanian history, I found that using the names of these two dictators as key words in my search resulted in a better selection of books.
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The creation and destruction of a monster.,
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This review is from: Panama: The Whole Story (Hardcover)
Buckley shows how America sometimes creates its own problems. This is shown by the rise and fall of Manuel Antonio Noriega (MAN for short). MAN played both sides of the street. He supported the Contras and yet also supported the Marti front in El Salvador. He turned in drug smugglers but also facilitated the mass importation of cocaine to the U.S. from Columbia. Yet the United States supported him until he became an embarassment to U.S. Foreign policy. Bush I met with him twice. MAN was also a killer. He used his PDF to suppress the oposition. MAN was also a drunk most of his waking hours. Why the U.S. ever supported him is beyond me.
Buckley shows the contradictions in U.S. policy. Eventually, the U.S. had to use extreme force in Operation Just Cause to topple MAN's regime. This is a nice read about an embarassment in U.S. Foreign policy. For another nice read on the same subject see "In the Time of Tyrants". The only improvement in this book would be the addition of pictures.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Well-rounded Introduction to Topic,
By Chris (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panama (Paperback)
Very useful, readable account of the events surrounding the invasion, and vivid details of another example of the age-old American policy of overthrowing foriegn regimes.
Often critical but never overtly opinionated, Buckley's best section relates to the failed U.S.-backed coup and its tragic aftermath.
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A GHOST haunted Panama in 1985, a ghost named Omar Torrijos. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Diaz Herrera, Panama City, Sanchez Borbon, White House, State Department, New York, Costa Rica, Hugo Spadafora, Arias Calderon, Elliott Abrams, Ambassador Davis, Latin American, President Delvalle, Gabriel Lewis, Winston Spadafora, George Bush, Don Melo, Panama Canal, General Noriega, Fort Clayton, Mountain Men, Oliver North, Sai Baba, Arnulfo Arias New!
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A GHOST haunted Panama in 1985, a ghost named Omar Torrijos. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Diaz Herrera, Panama City, Sanchez Borbon, White House, State Department, New York, Costa Rica, Hugo Spadafora, Arias Calderon, Elliott Abrams, Ambassador Davis, Latin American, President Delvalle, Gabriel Lewis, Winston Spadafora, George Bush, Don Melo, Panama Canal, General Noriega, Fort Clayton, Mountain Men, Oliver North, Sai Baba, Arnulfo Arias New!
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