The World On Fire by Anthony Read
While the Western leaders in Paris were drafting a peace treaty that would punish German militarism and 'make the world safe for democracy', the world itself was fighting a new war, against terrorism. This book chronicles and examines the battle with Bolshevism, insurgency and fear during the most revolutionary year since 1789.
A dramatic and elegant narrative * Daily Telegraph *
A thrilling account of a brief historical moment in which world revolution seemed an attainable dream * Scotsman *
Well-written, intriguing and nicely-produced book * Sunday Herald *
Impressive in geographical scope and rife with incident * Sunday Telegraph *
Read's mastery of his materials is truly a marvel, and as he unscrolls his highly detailed accounts from far corners of the globe, the narrative gains a cumulative impact that is potent and liberating... Every reporter should have to read this book and mull over certain similarities to present-day group behaviour * San Francisco Chronicle *
A thrilling account of a brief historical moment in which world revolution seemed an attainable dream * Scotsman *
Well-written, intriguing and nicely-produced book * Sunday Herald *
Impressive in geographical scope and rife with incident * Sunday Telegraph *
Read's mastery of his materials is truly a marvel, and as he unscrolls his highly detailed accounts from far corners of the globe, the narrative gains a cumulative impact that is potent and liberating... Every reporter should have to read this book and mull over certain similarities to present-day group behaviour * San Francisco Chronicle *
Anthony Read became a full-time writer after a successful career in television production. He is the author of The Devil's Disciples (Cape, 2003), and has co-written a number of bestselling books with David Fisher, including Berlin: The Biography of a City, The Fall of Berlin, The Proudest Day: India's Long Road to Independence (both available from Pimlico), Operation Lucy, Colonel Z, The Deadly Embrace and Kristallnacht, for which they were awarded the H. H. Wingate Prize in 1989.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781844138326 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844138321 |
| Title | The World On Fire |
| Author | Anthony Read |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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