In A Time Of Monsters

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Travels Through a Middle East in Revolt

By Emma Sky

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In A Time Of Monsters by Emma Sky takes readers on a journey through some of the globe’s most contested and tumultuous regions. The narrative offers a vivid exploration of political and social landscapes, capturing the resilience and spirit of diverse communities amidst chaos and change. This travel and adventure chronicle combines personal anecdotes with insightful commentary on the complexities of global conflicts.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by a personal and insightful journey through the Middle East, seeking to understand its cultures, conflicts, and complexities. Emma Sky provides a thoughtful perspective on the transformative changes she witnessed, offering readers an engaging narrative filled with adventure and meaningful encounters.

In A Time Of Monsters

A blistering account from the acclaimed author of The Unravelling, which traces the threads of violence that have scorched the Middle East for decades

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Returning to the UK in September 2010 after serving in Iraq as the political adviser to the top American general, Emma Sky felt no sense of homecoming. She soon found herself back in the Middle East travelling through a region in revolt.

In A Time of Monsters bears witness to the demands of young people for dignity and justice during the Arab Spring; the inability of sclerotic regimes to reform; the descent of Syria into civil war; the rise of the Islamic State; and the flight of refugees to Europe. With deep empathy for its people and an extensive understanding of the Middle East, Sky makes a complex region more comprehensible.

A great storyteller and observational writer, Sky also reveals the ties that bind the Middle East to the West and how blowback from our interventions in the region contributed to the British vote to leave the European Union and to the election of Donald Trump as president of the United States.

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In A Time Of Monsters by Emma Sky is praised for its engaging and insightful portrayal of a complex region. Christina Lamb of the Sunday Times commends the author's deep understanding and concern for the area, while Jason Burke from the Guardian appreciates her clear and committed writing style, providing captivating accounts of the region's intricacies.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786495624

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Atlantic Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: 2x8pp col plates

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 320

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Emma Sky History & Military Middle Eastern History Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Emma Sky is a Senior Fellow at Yale University's Jackson Institute. She worked in the Middle East for twenty years and was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for services in Iraq. She lives in New Haven, Connecticut.