ISBN: 9780679426196 - imperium (7 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. The Polish journalist whose The Soccer War and The Emperor are counted as classics of contemporary reportage now bears witness in Imperium to the disintegration of the Soviet Union. This magisterial book combines childhood memory with unblinking journalism, a radar for the truth with a keen appreciation of the absurd. Imperium begins with Ryszard Kapuscinski's account of the Soviet occupation of his town in eastern Poland in 1939. It culminates fifty years later, with a forty-thousand-mile journey that takes him from the haunted corridors of the Kremlin to the abandoned gulag of Kolyma, from a miners' strike in the arctic circle to a panic-stricken bus ride through the war-torn Caucasus. Out of passivity and paranoia, ethnic hatred and religious fanaticism that have riven two generations of Eastern Europeans, Kapuscinski has composed a symphony for a collapsing empire--a work that translates history into the hopes and sufferings of the human beings condemned to live it.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. 1st American ed. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

Zustand: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Verschmutzung; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten. Ryszard Kapuscinski's last book, The Soccer War, garnered acclaim for its profound insights into war, leading John le Carre to praise him as a master of modern reportage. In his equally powerful work, Kapuscinski offers a personal exploration of the intricacies of the Soviet empire. He begins with childhood memories of Soviet-occupied Pinsk, Poland, describing the incomprehensible nature of that world. His journey takes us through the desolate landscapes of Siberia and the diverse cultures of the Soviet Union's southern and Central Asian republics, which thrived despite the oppressive Soviet regime. From 1989 to 1991, he undertook extensive travels through the crumbling empire, bypassing official routes to explore the vast territory alone. Covering over 40,000 miles, he visited numerous cities and engaged with the lives of ordinary people, seeking to understand the complexities of a society in disarray. The book concludes with notes reflecting on his experiences and the state of the ex-USSR, highlighting the contrast between televised events and the lived reality he encountered. This dual perspective allowed him to reveal the most significant aspects of a tumultuous society. Kapuscinski's work is a compelling narrative, driven by his insatiable curiosity and a deep appreciation for history, emphasizing the importance of understanding our evolving roles within it.…

Hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap.