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Rodric Braithwaite

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Altri dati

Formato:
Paperback
Editore:
Profile Books Ltd
Anno di pubblicazione
2012
Lingua:
Inglese
Pagine:
448
Dimensioni:
198 X 129
Codice EAN:
9781846680625
Generi:
History, Asia History, Contemporary History History, Europe
Altre informazioni:
Illustrations
Prezzo di copertina:
£ 10,99

I contenuti

In a timely and eye-opening book Rodric Braithwaite examines the Russian experience in that most recent war in Afghanistan (after Alexander's conquests and the many British imperial wars and skirmishes). Largely basing his account on Russian sources and interviews he shows the war through the eyes of the Russians themselves - politicians, officers, soldiers, advisers, journalists, women. As former ambassador to Moscow, Rodric Braithwaite brings unique insights to the Soviet war in Afghanistan. The story has been distorted not only by Cold War propaganda but also by the myths of the nineteenth century Great Game. It moves from the high politics of the Kremlin to the lonely Russian conscripts in isolated mountain outposts. The parallels with Afghanistan today speak for themselves. A superb achievement of narrative history, sensitive writing and exciting fresh research : so wrote Simon Sebag Montefiore about Rodric Braithwaite's bestseller Moscow 1941 . But those words, and many others of praise that were given it, could equally apply to his new book.

L'Autore

Rodric Braithwaite was British Ambassador to Moscow during the crucial years of 1988-92. Subsequently he was foreign policy advisor to John Major. His books include Across the Moscow River and the highly praised and bestselling Moscow 1941 [Profile, 9781846687748] which has been translated into seventeen languages.

Leggi la recensione

'This book finally dispels many of the Cold War myths surrounding the Soviet - Afghan war. It offers the most nuanced, sympathetic and comprehensive account yet.' (Rory Stewart) 'An outstanding book... these accounts provide a fascinating insight not only into the war but also into Soviet society' (THES) 'A splendid read, full of interesting material, and essential for anyone trying to understand the Russians' (BBC History Magazine)