These first-hand dispatches - starting with the Spanish Civil War right through Vietnam to Israel's Six-Day War and further - read as though they were published yesterday, Heartrendingly relevant still, they illustrate how fragile the veneer of civilisation is - although in our day and age we, and especially our politicians, should know better. It throws no good light on human progress but sheds a very clear one on the glorious heights of courage and humanity people can reach in times of need.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 107 Winter 2023 ) |
