Civilian Warriors
The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror
$38.63
- Paperback
432 pages
- Release Date
2 January 2015
Summary
The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping, previously untold story of the world’s most controversial military contractor.
In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater’s reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama administrations.
It was a huge success except for one problem—Blackwate…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781591847458 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1591847451 |
| Author: | Erik Prince |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Portfolio |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 2 January 2015 |
| Weight: | 376g |
| Dimensions: | 38mm x 215mm x 142mm |
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Critics Review
“Prince’s book belongs on the shelf next to the memoirs of the other Iraq and Afghanistan war chieftains…. we need Prince’s story to help us understand the history of the post- 9⁄11 wars and the myriad roles contractors played in these conflicts.”—The Washington Post
About The Author
Erik Prince
Erik Prince, a former Navy SEAL, founded Blackwater in 1997. He served as its CEO until 2009 and its Chairman until 2010, when the company was sold. A native of Michigan, he now lives in Abu Dhabi, where he pursues a variety of business ventures.
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