{"title":"Anna Reid","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the esteemed author, Anna Reid. Known for her meticulously researched and engagingly written books, Anna Reid delves into the complexities of history with a particular focus on region-specific conflicts and socio-political upheavals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our curated selection, you will find critically acclaimed titles such as \u003cem\u003eA Nasty Little War\u003c\/em\u003e. This riveting book offers a detailed exploration of lesser-known military conflicts, shedding light on their impact and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother highlight of our collection is Reid's \u003cem\u003eBorderland\u003c\/em\u003e, where she expertly navigates the rich and layered history of geographical regions shaped by turbulent events, exploring the cultural and political factors that define their current landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Reid is celebrated for her ability to bring historical narratives to life, making complex events accessible and thought-provoking for readers. Her works are an invaluable addition for anyone interested in History \u0026amp; Military themes, providing both education and insight into the past's intricate tapestry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-nasty-little-war","title":"A Nasty Little War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Nasty Little War\u003c\/em\u003e by Anna Reid vividly brings to light the intricate and often overlooked episode of the West's intervention in the Russian Civil War. In the chaotic aftermath of the First World War, Britain, America, France, and Japan dispatched 180,000 soldiers to revolutionary Russia. Their audacious, yet ultimately futile, mission was to depose the Bolshevik forces and alter the course of history. What ensues is a tale filled with intrigue and danger, as soldiers traversed the crumbling expanse of the Russian Empire via sleds, trains, and paddle steamers. They bore witness to the harshest of conditions, making shelter in log cabins and felt yurts, while engaging in relentless warfare, torpedoing warships from speedboats and even becoming pioneers in the utilisation of air-dropped chemical weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by fervent advocates like Winston Churchill, these Western soldiers were embroiled in an operation described as a 'comic opera,' complete with numerous covert missions including orchestrated coups and a high-profile assassination. However, their alliance with the White Russian forces was morally compromised as they often ignored the grievous atrocities committed by their allies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter two years of relentless conflict, the Red Army's overpowering resurgence forced the Western allies to withdraw, leaving Russia immersed in even greater turmoil and a deepened sense of mistrust towards the West. Reid's exceptional narrative in \u003cem\u003eA Nasty Little War\u003c\/em\u003e ensures that this Western misadventure is remembered, blending meticulous historical research with compelling storytelling to paint a vivid picture of this forgotten chapter in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book has garnered acclaim from numerous historians and critics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Chillingly original’ - Max Hastings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Brilliantly depicts a disastrous failure’ - Antony Beevor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Witty and elegant . . . Excellent background to today's events’ - Anne Applebaum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Britain's most forgotten war, brilliantly remembered’ - Simon Jenkins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Vivid and remarkably timely’ - Martin Sixsmith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eBorderland: A Journey Through the History of Ukraine\u003c\/em\u003e, Anna Reid once again demonstrates her ability to convey the complexities of history with clarity and insight. \u003cem\u003eA Nasty Little War\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping account of intervention, conflict, and the unintended consequences that still resonate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45711057912044,"sku":"9781529326789","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529326789.jpg?v=1725970574"},{"product_id":"borderland","title":"Borderland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eBorderland\u003c\/i\u003e by Anna Reid is a meticulously researched and compelling narrative that delves into the tumultuous history of Ukraine. The book offers a vivid portrayal of this strategically pivotal region, chronicling its journey from medieval times to the present day. This fourth edition, fully updated to reflect recent events, blends personal accounts with scholarly analysis to shed light on the intricate weave of Ukraine's past and present conflicts.\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFULLY UPDATED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorderland\u003c\/i\u003e explores Ukraine's rich and tortured history, a story marked by a millennium of invasions, occupations, and revolutions. Flat, fertile, and fatally tempting to invaders, Ukraine has long been the prize in the power struggles of its more powerful neighbours. Despite its modern national movement dating back to the early nineteenth century, it wasn't until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 that Ukraine finally secured its independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative follows Ukraine's journey into a new era post-independence, highlighting the resilience and determination of its people. In 2014, mass demonstrations led to the ousting of a corrupt, pro-Russian president. Russia's aggressive response included the annexation of Crimea and the initiation of armed conflict in the eastern Donbass region, escalating dramatically with the 2022 invasion aimed at seizing Kyiv. With substantial support from Western allies, Ukraine mounts a stout defence, yet the outcome of the war, the bloodiest in Europe since World War II, remains uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this edition, Anna Reid revisits Ukraine to capture the contemporary pulse of the nation as it endures its most severe trials. She brings fresh perspectives by interviewing refugees, political figures, and victims of widespread war crimes committed during the Russian invasion. These firsthand accounts breathe life into the country's ongoing struggle for sovereignty and democracy, amidst the harsh realities of modern warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePraised by the \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e as \"a fascinating and often violent odyssey, spanning more than 1,000 years of conflict and culture,\" \u003ci\u003eBorderland\u003c\/i\u003e is a definitive work that offers a crucial understanding of Ukraine's past and its critical role in the current geopolitical landscape. 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From Central Asia to the Arctic and from Poland to the Pacific, they joined anti-Bolshevik forces in trying to overthrow the new men in the Kremlin, in an astonishingly ambitious military adventure known as the Intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, in the case of the British, from the trenches, they found themselves in a mobile, multi-sided conflict as different as possible from the grim stasis of the Western Front. Criss-crossing the shattered Russian empire in trains, sleds and paddlesteamers, they bivouacked in snowbound cabins and Kirghiz yurts, torpedoed Red battleships from speedboats, improvised new currencies and the world's first air-dropped chemical weapons, got caught up in mass retreats and a typhus epidemic, organised several coups and at least one assassination. 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