About the book
Part diary and part reportage, The Soccer War is a remarkable chronicle of war in the late twentieth century. Between 1958 and 1980, working primarily for the Polish Press Agency, Kapuscinski covered twenty-seven revolutions and coups in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Here, with characteristic cogency and emotional immediacy, he recounts the stories behind his official press dispatches—searing firsthand accounts of the frightening, grotesque, and comically absurd aspects of life during war. The Soccer War is a singular work of journalism.
Editions of The Soccer War
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394584133
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679738053
- EBook
- ISBN 9780804151108
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736640312
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Part diary and part reportage, The Soccer War is a remarkable chronicle of war in the late twentieth century. Between 1958 and 1980, working primarily for the Polish Press Agency, Kapuscinski covered twenty-seven revolutions and coups in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Here, with characteristic cogency and emotional immediacy, he recounts the stories behind his official press dispatches—searing firsthand accounts of the frightening, grotesque, and comically absurd aspects of life during war. The Soccer War is a singular work of journalism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Soccer War about?
Part diary and part reportage, The Soccer War is a remarkable chronicle of war in the late twentieth century. Between 1958 and 1980, working primarily for the Polish Press Agency, Kapuscinski covered twenty-seven revolutions and coups in Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Here, with characteristic cogency and emotional immediacy, he recounts the stories behind his official press dispatches—searing firsthand accounts of the frightening, grotesque, and comically absurd aspects of life during war. The Soccer War is a singular work of journalism.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Soccer War?
History and Archaeology > History > African history
Where can I read a sample of The Soccer War?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394584133
Is The Soccer War part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Soccer War?
Ryszard Kapuscinski
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Soccer War is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394584133) and paperback(ISBN 9780679738053) and ebook(ISBN 9780804151108) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736640312)
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