{"title":"Jason Stearns","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJason Stearns\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a profound exploration of contemporary conflicts through meticulous research and compelling narrative. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eDancing in the Glory of Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e, provide insightful analysis of complex political and military histories, particularly in African settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStearns' writing is characterised by vivid storytelling that unpacks the human and strategic dimensions of war, making his books essential for anyone interested in history, conflict studies, and the intricate dynamics shaping modern geopolitical landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dancing-in-the-glory-of-monsters-by-jason-stearns-9781610391078","title":"Dancing in the Glory of Monsters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDancing in the Glory of Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e was selected as a Best Book of the Year by \u003cem\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Africa lies the Congo, a country the size of Western Europe, bordering nine other nations. Since 1996, it has been engulfed in a brutal war that has claimed millions of lives. In \u003cem\u003eDancing in the Glory of Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e, renowned political activist and researcher Jason K. Stearns presents a compelling and deeply-reported narrative of how the Congo became a failed state, collapsing into a series of retaliatory massacres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStearns expertly describes the key perpetrators, many of whom he met personally, while highlighting the nature of the political system that enabled these individuals to rise to power. He also delves into the moral dilemmas the war presented to those involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow updated with a new introduction, \u003cem\u003eDancing in the Glory of Monsters\u003c\/em\u003e unveils the full story of Africa's Great War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848898957548,"sku":"9781610391078","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9844593482761.jpg?v=1759003251"},{"product_id":"dancing-in-the-glory-of-monsters-by-jason-stearns-9781541706064","title":"Dancing in the Glory of Monsters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA \"meticulously researched and comprehensive\" \u003ci\u003e(Financial Times)\u003c\/i\u003e history of the devastating war in the heart of Africa's Congo.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Africa is the Congo, a country the size of western Europe. It borders nine other nations, and since 1996 it has been racked by a brutal war in which millions have died. In \u003ci\u003eDancing in the Glory of Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e, renowned political activist and researcher Jason Stearns has written a compelling and deeply reported narrative of how Congo became a failed state that collapsed into a war of retaliatory massacres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStearns brilliantly describes the key perpetrators, many of whom he met personally, and highlights the nature of the political system that brought these people to power, as well as the moral decisions with which the war confronted them. Now updated with a new introduction, \u003ci\u003eDancing in the Glory of Monsters\u003c\/i\u003e tells the full story of Africa's great war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536524853484,"sku":"9781541706064","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781541706064-dancing-in-the-glory-of-monsters.jpg?v=1776382406"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jason-stearns.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}