First published 2020
In 1965, the U.S. government helped the Indonesian military slaughter over a million innocent civilians. This brutal extermination of leftists was a dark turning point in the Cold War, inspiring terror programs across the globe. Now, declassified documents and eyewitness accounts expose the shocking legacy that still haunts the modern world.
Genres: history, politics, social-issues, non-fiction
Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-nonfiction, investigative-journalism
Setting: Brazil, Chile, China, Indonesia, Jakarta (Indonesia), Latin America, Soviet Union, United States, Washington (D.C.)
Period: 1965, 20th century, Cold war
340 pages · Paperback · PublicAffairs
Content warnings: colonialism, murder, racism, violence