Don't Mention the Wars: A Journey Through European Stereotypes - Softcover

Tony Connelly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1848403526 ISBN 13: 9781848403529

Publisher: New Island Books, 2014

Synopsis

A lot has happened in the nearly five years since Tony Connelly published the first edition of Don't Mention the Wars to great acclaim, and in this new revised and updated edition, Connelly revisits every chapter and explores the news and the rich parade of events that have happened in that time. From the bailouts to the Euro-crisis, from the rise of Frau Merkel to the dalliances of the French presidents, Connelly does a brilliant job skewering the lies and truths of European stereotypes.

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Review:

'It is a fascinating, not to say ambitious, journey, and one worth taking.' --Des Kenny

'An entertaining exploration of the truth behind European stereotypes.' --Bridget Hourican, The Irish Times

'Don't Mention the Wars is a sharply written meditation on the origins of the various peculiarities associated with our European neighbours.' --Mark Paul, The Sunday Times

About the Author:

Tony Connelly was born in County Antrim in 1964 and educated at Trinity College Dublin. He is winner of two ESB national media awards and is currently RTE's Europe Editor, based in Brussels. He has also covered conflicts in Rwanda, Angola, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Georgia and Gaza.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Island Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1848403526
• ISBN 13: 9781848403529
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 392