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Talk of the Devil Riccardo Orizio

Talk of the Devil By Riccardo Orizio

Talk of the Devil by Riccardo Orizio


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Summary

Mrs Milosevic defends the wars in the former Yugoslavia and declares her love for her husband. Riccardo Orizio has tracked down these fallen tyrants and thrown a new light on people whose names have become synonymous with misery, death and terror for entire nations.

Talk of the Devil Summary

Talk of the Devil by Riccardo Orizio

What happened to the great dictators of contemporary history, responsible for some of its most gruesome chapters? And do they still seem as terrifying as when they held power? An unrepentant Idi Amin lives in exile in Saudi Arabia and still meddles in African wars. Before dying, Bokassa proclaims himself the 13th apostle of the Roman Catholic Church and talks of his secret meetings with the Pope. Colonel Menghistu defends his Red Terror campaign. Mrs Hoxha, from her cell in Tirana, argues why the most isolated regime in the world was right to adopt a brutal Stalinist ideology. Paris-based Baby Doc Duvalier speaks about voodoo, solar panels, his women and his lost money. Mrs Milosevic defends the wars in the former Yugoslavia and declares her love for her husband. Jaruzelski reveals his personal transition from son of an aristocratic family, to autocrat army general in sunglasses. Riccardo Orizio has tracked down these fallen tyrants and thrown a new light on people whose names have become synonymous with misery, death and terror for entire nations.

Talk of the Devil Reviews

A well-paced adventure into the heart of tyranny... An important study of human nature -- Mark Kurlansky
A powerful and disconcerting book * Independent on Sunday *
A fascinating insight into the minds of evil -- Ian Thomson * Mail on Sunday *
Gripping... High-grade journalism * Sunday Times *
Orizio's laconic, deadpan style is subversively funny * Observer *

About Riccardo Orizio

Riccardo Orizio is the author of Lost White Tribes, which was shortlisted for the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award.

Additional information

GOR001700343
9780099440673
0099440679
Talk of the Devil by Riccardo Orizio
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Vintage Publishing
20040101
208
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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