I Didn't Do It for You: How the World Betrayed a Small African Nation - Brossura

Wrong, Michela

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0060780932 ISBN 13: 9780060780937

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2006

Riassunto

A critical exposé of the impact of colonialism and power politics on the African nation of Eritrea contends that the small country endured decades of conflict and occupation only to be exploited by powerful outside nations. By the author of In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Eloquent and impassioned . . . [A] splendid account of modern Eritrean history . . . Scrupulous and honest.” (New York Times)

“Engaging history . . . A vivid story of a nation repeatedly trampled by foreign powers until it won its independence.” (New York Times Book Review)

“A gripping political thriller.” (Monica Ali, author of BRICK LANE)

“Contemporary history on the grand scale. I was entertained, informed and angered . . . A splendid achievement.” (John le Carré)

“Wrong’s...original research is more illuminating, her eye more observant, her writing far more wry and witty.” (The Economist)

“Vivid, penetrating, wonderfully detailed. Michela Wrong...has excavated the very heart and soul of the Eritrean people and their country.” (Aminatta Forna, author of THE DEVIL THAT DANCED ON WATER)

“Engrossing, vividly written in the style of the best thrillers...It should become the standard work on the region.” (Anthony Sampson, author of MANDELA: The Authorized Biography)

“A fascinating and tragic story . . . Wrong’s account [is] gripping.” (Daily Telegraph (London))

“A highly readable, well-researched depiction of the region’s serial exploitation by a parade of foreign predators.” (Washington Post Book World)

“With rich prose and the passion she brings to the subject of [Eritrea’s] independence... Wrong provides a very readable journalistic.” (Los Angeles Times)

L'autore:

Michela Wrong has worked as a foreign correspondent for Reuters, the BBC, and the Financial Times. She has written about Africa for Slate.com and is a frequent commentator on African affairs in the media. Her first book, In the Footsteps of Mr. Kurtz, won the James Stern Silver Pen Award for Nonfiction. She lives in London.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060780932
• ISBN 13: 9780060780937
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 432