Pity the Nation: Lebanon at War by Robert Fisk (English) Paperback Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Pity the Nation by Robert Fisk An account of war in our time, both as historical document and as an eyewitness testament to human savagery. This book combines political analysis and war reporting: it is an account of the Lebanon conflict by an author who has personally witnessed the carnage of Beirut for over a decade. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Pity the Nation ranks among the classic accounts of war in our time, both as historical document and as an eyewitness testament to human savagery. Written by one of Britains foremost journalists, this remarkable book combines political analysis and war reporting in an unprecedented way: it is an epic account of the Lebanon conflict by an author who has personally witnessed the carnage of Beirut for over a decade. Fisks book recounts the details of aterrible war but it also tells a story of betrayal and illusion, of Western blindness that had led inevitably to political and military catastrophe. Updated and revised, Fisks book gives us afurther insight into this troubled part of the world. Robert Fisk is one of the outstanding reporters of this generation. As a war correpondent he is unrivalled. Edward Mortimer, Financial Times Notes A revised edition of Robert Fisks account of the war in Lebanon. Author Biography Robert Fisk is a leading foreign correspondent in the Middle East - writing for The Independent, and The Independent on Sunday Newspaper. Table of Contents (to be confirmed)1: Sepia Pictures on a Wall2: The Keys of Palestine3: The Pied Piper of Damascus4: The Garden of Earthly Delights5: The Gentleman from Majayoun6: Let Them Come7: No White Flags8: The Gravediggers Diary9: Surgical Precision10: Dawn at Midnight11: Terrorists12: Pandoras Box13: The Root14: Beirut Sddio15: The Retreat16: Wait for Me Review `Review from previous edition Robert Fisk is one of the outstanding reporters of this generation. As a war correspondent he is unrivalled.Edward Mortimer, Financial Times`Overall Fisk makes enthralling reading, and his account of modern Lebanon stands out as the most interesting book on the war in recent years.Amanda Mitchison, Sunday Correspondent`Robert Fisks enormous book about Lebanons desperate travails is one of the most distinguished in recent times, as well as one of the most anguished and hard-bitten ... Fisks reportage has a power which one expects but so often does not get from journalists. His account of the 1982 Israeli invasion is the best that has been published.Edward Said, Independent on Sunday`a truly tremendous book.Time Out`a hugely and immensely moving book.New Statesman and Society`a devastating witness to the failure of politics to guard mankind against itself.Simon Jenkins, Sunday Times`the sheer accumulation of eye-witness reports has a sort of unstoppable power to convince.Patrick Seale, Observer`Robert Fisks poetically written Pity the Nation not only covers his experience of the war, but also digs for the heart of Lebanon.Jeremy Atiyah, Sunday Telegraph Long Description Pity the Nation ranks among the classic accounts of war in our time, both as historical document and as an eyewitness testament to human savagery. Written by one of Britains foremost journalists, this remarkable book combines political analysis and war reporting in an unprecedented way: it is an epic account of the Lebanon conflict by an author who has personally witnessed the carnage of Beirut for over a decade. Fisks book recounts the details of aterrible war but it also tells a story of betrayal and illusion, of Western blindness that had led inevitably to political and military catastrophe. Updated and revised, Fisks book gives us afurther insight into this troubled part of the world. Robert Fisk is one of the outstanding reporters of this generation. As a war correpondent he is unrivalled. Edward Mortimer, Financial Times Review Text `Review from previous edition Robert Fisk is one of the outstanding reporters of this generation. As a war correspondent he is unrivalled.Edward Mortimer, Financial Times`Overall Fisk makes enthralling reading, and his account of modern Lebanon stands out as the most interesting book on the war in recent years.Amanda Mitchison, Sunday Correspondent`Robert Fisks enormous book about Lebanons desperate travails is one of the most distinguished in recent times, as well as one of the most anguished and hard-bitten ... Fisks reportage has a power which one expects but so often does not get from journalists. His account of the 1982 Israeli invasion is the best that has been published.Edward Said, Independent on Sunday`a truly tremendous book.Time Out`a hugely and immensely moving book.New Statesman and Society`a devastating witness to the failure of politics to guard mankind against itself.Simon Jenkins, Sunday Times`the sheer accumulation of eye-witness reports has a sort of unstoppable power to convince.Patrick Seale, Observer`Robert Fisks poetically written Pity the Nation not only covers his experience of the war, but also digs for the heart of Lebanon.Jeremy Atiyah, Sunday Telegraph Review Quote the sheer accumulation of eye-witness reports has a sort of unstoppable power to convince.Patrick Seale, Observer Feature Fisk is a well known and highly respected journalist with first-hand knowledge of Lebanons problemsOn first publication, Pity the Nation was very highly reviewed and provoked much discussionThis is not simply a historical and political analysis, but a personal, eye-witness account Details ISBN0192801309 Author Robert Fisk Pages 752 Publisher Oxford University Press Edition 3rd ISBN-10 0192801309 ISBN-13 9780192801302 Format Paperback Subtitle Lebanon at War Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780192852847 DEWEY 956.92044 Media Book Language English Imprint Oxford University Press Affiliation Professor of Psychology, Stanford University Short Title Pity the Nation DOI 10.1604/9780192801302 UK Release Date 2001-10-25 Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-10-25 NZ Release Date 2001-10-25 Illustrations 3 maps Edited by Philip G. Zimbardo Birth 1938 Death 1979 Position Professor of Psychology Qualifications MD, FACP Edition Description Updated Edition Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2001-12-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:1074121;

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