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Small Wars, Far Away Places

By Michael Burleigh

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Small Wars, Far Away Places

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The collapse of Western colonial empires in the twenty years after the Second World War led to a series of vicious struggles for power - in Africa, Asia and the Middle East - whose bloody consequences haunt us still. Acclaimed historian Michael Burleigh's brilliant analytic skills and clear eye for common themes underpins this powerful account of those conflicts. He takes us on a historical journey from Algeria to Cuba, from Malaysia to Palestine, and from Kenya to Vietnam and, in so doing, he reframes mid-twentieth-century history by forcing us to look away from the Cold War to the hot wars that continue to afflict us. The result is a dazzling work of history, which examines the death of colonialism with passion, insight and genuine understanding of what it feels like to be caught in the middle of realpolitik.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
610
Release Date:
2014-03-13
Publication Date:
2014-03-13
Publisher:
Pan
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
033052948X
ISBN13:
9780330529488
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Weight:
724 g
Height:
127 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
36 cm
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