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Globetrotting journalist's life, power, war, self-reflection.
For the armchair traveler with a taste for global politics and history, John Simpson's "Strange Places, Questionable People" brings you up close and personal with the world's turmoil over recent decades. You’d appreciate the blend of international intrigue and a journalist's keen eye for the absurdities of power. Simpson's first-hand experiences and dry wit make for compelling reading that's as informative as it is entertaining.
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ISBN: 9780333724194
Authors:
John Cody Fidler-Simpson
Publisher: Macmillan
Date of Publication: 1998-10-23
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 480 readers)
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Globetrotting journalist's life, power, war, self-reflection.
For the armchair traveler with a taste for global politics and history, John Simpson's "Strange Places, Questionable People" brings you up close and personal with the world's turmoil over recent decades. You’d appreciate the blend of international intrigue and a journalist's keen eye for the absurdities of power. Simpson's first-hand experiences and dry wit make for compelling reading that's as informative as it is entertaining.
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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