Web Of Deceit
Britain's Real Foreign Policy
$53.52
- Paperback
528 pages
- Release Date
2 June 2003
Summary
A timely and controversial critical exposé of the reality of British foreign policy.
In his explosive new book, Mark Curtis reveals a new picture of Britain’s role in the world since 1945 and in the ‘war against terrorism’ by offering a comprehensive critique of the Blair government’s foreign policy. Curtis argues that Britain is an ‘outlaw state’, often a violator of international law and ally of many repressive regimes. He reasons not only that Britain’s foreign policies are general…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780099448396 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0099448394 |
| Author: | Mark Curtis |
| Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
| Imprint: | Vintage |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 528 |
| Release Date: | 2 June 2003 |
| Weight: | 362g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 31mm |
| Series: | A Vintage Original |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Scrupulously, relentlessly…rescues the historical and documentary record from a web of distortion and self-serving illusion
“Scrupulously, relentlessly…rescues the historical and documentary record from a web of distortion and self-serving illusion” – Noam Chomsky “The picture of British policies that Curtis reveals should serve as a call to action for those who hope to understand the world that has been shaped by Western power, and to overcome the injustice and suffering that is, in no small measure, its cruel legacy” – Noam Chomsky “A searing indictment of British Foreign policy” – C. R. Sridhar Blogcritics.org Politics
About The Author
Mark Curtis
Mark Curtis is a writer, journalist, and independent consultant on foreign policy. He has been director of Policy and Advocacy for Christian Aid and political director of ActionAid. He is also a former Research Fellow of the Institute of Foreign Affairs. Curtis is the author of six books including, The Ambiguities of Power, The Great Deception, Trade for Life, and Web of Deceit.
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