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War & Peace & War

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01 August 2024
352 pages
9781804184899
Imprint: Ithaka

Reviews

'A profoundly moving account of Afghanistan's hopes and agonies. Crammed with vivid characters, North brings the country's tortured history to life with nuance and hard-won understanding. A thrilling read'
'For anyone seeking an account that allows them to re-examine the most bewildering of the "Wars on Terror," North's book is an excellent choice. In his careful hands, we see Afghanistan- that chronically misunderstood warscape - as a place of uncommon humanity. We are all better for it'
'A powerful, compassionate and clear-eyed account of the tragedies and occasional triumphs of Afghans over the last 20 years by one of the best-informed reporters covering the conflicts there. Readable, perceptive and engaging, North's writing and drawings together vividly portray Afghanistan as it was, is now and, perhaps, how it might one day be'
'Andrew North has a deep empathy and understanding for Afghanistan and has seen sides of it - both good and horrifying - that very few international observers have encountered'