Overreach
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Overreach
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Overreach
A Telegraph Book of the Year
A Times Best Book of Summer 2023
Shortlisted for the Parliamentary Book Awards
An astonishing investigation into the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war – from the corridors of the Kremlin to the trenches of Mariupol.
The Russo-Ukrainian War stands as the most significant geopolitical crisis since the Second World War. At its heart lies a perplexing mystery: Vladimir Putin's dramatic shift from a shrewd, calculating leader to a reckless risk-taker, putting both his regime and Russia at the brink of destruction. What prompted this drastic change? Overreach, by journalist Owen Matthews, delves deep into this enigma, offering an unprecedented exploration of the conflict’s origins and early developments.
Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a Moscow correspondent and his own familial ties to Russia and Ukraine, Matthews navigates through the historical grievances and modern-day paranoia that fuelled this catastrophic conflict. He takes readers into the Covid-restricted bubble where Putin, engulfed in a haze of dread about Western aggression, masterminded his audacious invasion. The narrative also ventures into the inner circle surrounding Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky, who emerged as an unforeseen hero in this dire battle.
Overreach features firsthand accounts from current and former insiders within the Kremlin and its sprawling propaganda apparatus. It includes the testimonies of captured Russian soldiers and on-the-ground reporting from the war zones of Russia and Ukraine. Through these perspectives, Matthews meticulously reconstructs not only the war's root causes but also the critical moments and decisions that shaped its first six months.
With its expansive scope and thorough analysis, Overreach is an essential read for understanding a conflict that has profoundly shaken Europe. This book is not just a record of the initial phases of the war; it is a powerful narrative that brings clarity to the tangled web of factors leading to one of the most shocking geopolitical upheavals of our time.
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Overreach by Owen Matthews has received high praise for offering a comprehensive and vivid account of the war in Ukraine. Critics have highlighted the book’s remarkable achievement in providing expert insights and captivating narratives from various angles of the conflict. It has been described as a fast-paced and fascinating read, with some considering it a benchmark for future works on the topic.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008562786
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 June 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Mudlark
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Owen Matthews was raised on rap music and violent video games. He is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's creative writing program, has worked on fishing boats and in casinos all over the world, and currently writes critically acclaimed crime thrillers under a secret identity. A fan of fast cars and sugary breakfast cereals, Matthews lives in Vancouver, Canada.
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