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The Secret Life of War: Journeys Through Modern Conflict

by Peter Beaumont
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Insightful exploration of war's evolving, personal impact.

"The Secret Life of War" takes you beyond traditional war narratives, drawing on Peter Beaumont's first-hand experiences. It's a must-read for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of how modern conflicts shape human lives and societies. Its candid approach offers a profound look at the complexities and transformations of warfare today, making it especially relevant.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Secret Life of War: Journeys Through Modern Conflict

by Peter Beaumont
₱589.05 Now ₱341.55 Save 42% more
ISBN: 9781846551574
Authors: Peter Beaumont
Publisher: HARVILL SECKER
Date of Publication: 2009-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development, History, Politics
Related Topics: Social Justice, Biography Memoir, Personal Development, Biography, History, War, World History, Politics, Journalism
Goodreads rating: 3.65
(rated by 55 readers)

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A provocative story of war that offers rare insight into the real effects of conflict on civilians, reporters, and societies themselves.Once it was simple to write about war. States or ideologies clashed; battles were fought between national armies or movements. But war has changed.War has become “privatized” by small armed groups, states have fragmented and the conventional arms of the West are found wanting against warlordism. Drawing on the author’s experiences as a foreign correspondent in the world’s most dangerous places, The Secret Life of War focuses on the human cost of to the combatants, to civilians and to the author, as one who bears witness.Every encounter is a visit to the bombed and abandoned home of Mullah Omar; a deserted Al Qaeda camp where a plan to attack London is found; young bomb-throwers in Rafah refugee camp.Unflinching and exquisitely written, The Secret Life of War goes beyond classic it is a deeply personal and defining vision of the inner, secret nature of modern war.
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Insightful exploration of war's evolving, personal impact.

"The Secret Life of War" takes you beyond traditional war narratives, drawing on Peter Beaumont's first-hand experiences. It's a must-read for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of how modern conflicts shape human lives and societies. Its candid approach offers a profound look at the complexities and transformations of warfare today, making it especially relevant.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.