Whisper of the Blade by Erik Durschmied
Progressing from the 18th to the 20th century, this work uses historical texts, eye witness accounts and interviews to provide a snapshot of history as shaped by revolution. Events covered include the French Revolution, the Red October rising and the activities of Che Guevara.
A remarkable sense of being on the scene when the political process yierlds to paroxysm - Kirkus ReviewsDurschmied writes wonderfully fluid and engaging accounts - Publishers Weekly
Erik Durschmied was born in Vienna in 1930. After the Second World War he emigrated to Canada. A television war correspondent for the BBC and CBS, Durschmied covered every major crisis including Vietnam, Iran, Iraq, Belfast, Beirut, Chile, Cuba and Afghanistan. Winner of numerous awards, Newsweek wrote 'Durschmied is a supremely gifted reporter who has transformed the media he works in.' And in Le Monde: 'He's survived more battles than any living general.' He lives in Paris and Provence with his family.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340770832 |
| ISBN 10 | 034077083X |
| Title | Whisper of the Blade |
| Author | Erik Durschmied |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2001-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 324 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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