{"title":"Wilfred Burchett","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Wilfred Burchett, an influential author renowned for his eye-opening accounts in the realms of history and military studies. Burchett's works are essential for those wanting to delve deeper into the intricacies of 20th-century geopolitical events. With a career that spanned over four decades, Burchett was a pioneering journalist who covered significant wars and political upheavals, often from the front lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable books is \u003cem\u003eThe Captains' Coup\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating exploration of military and political dynamics that shaped contemporary history. Burchett's insightful narrative style not only informs but also engages readers, allowing them to gain a nuanced understanding of global conflicts and their aftermath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Wilfred Burchett's collection for a truthful and ground-breaking analysis of historical events through the eyes of an experienced correspondent.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-captains-coup-by-wilfred-burchett-9781804298367","title":"The Captains' Coup","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilfred Burchett went to Lisbon in 1974 to cover the military overthrow of the fascist dictatorship that had ruled the country for nearly five decades. Burchett's on-the-ground reporting details the immediate aftermath of the coup and the civilian uprising that followed, which took its name, the Carnation Revolution, from the flowers demonstrators handed out to soldiers and placed in their rifle muzzles. The people's victory began a transition to democracy. It prompted the withdrawal of troops from Portugal's colonies, bringing independence to Guinea Bissau and soon to Angola, Mozambique and other colonial territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the fiftieth anniversary of the revolution's end, \u003ci\u003eThe Captains' Coup\u003c\/i\u003e offers an insightful, poignant narrative never before available in English from a journalist of international repute. The text is based on the author's original typescripts, discovered recently in the National Library of Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded are a foreword and introductory essay that explore the political and journalistic significance of Burchett's work. Illustrated by contemporary photographs and political posters, the volume is complemented by the editors' annotations, providing essential historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is an afterword by historian and filmmaker Tariq Ali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850007433452,"sku":"9781804298367","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10997973482830.jpg?v=1759074323"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wilfred-burchett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}