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No Friends But The Mountains: Dispatches From The World'S Violent Highlands
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A Veteran War Correspondent Journeys To Remote Mountain Communities Across The Globefrom Albania And Chechnya To Nepal And Colombiato Investigate Why So Many Conflicts Occur At Great Heightsmountainous Regions Are Home To Only Ten Percent Of The World'S Population Yet Host A Strikingly Disproportionate Share Of The World'S Conflicts. Mountains Provide A Natural Refuge For Those Who Want To Elude Authority, And Their Remoteness Has Allowed Archaic Practices To Persist Well Into Our Globalized Era.As Judith Matloff Shows, The Result Is A Combustible Mix We In The Lowlands Cannot Afford To Ignore. Traveling To Conflict Zones Across The World, She Introduces Us To Albanian Teenagers Involved In Ancient Blood Feuds; Mexican Peasants Hunting Down Violent Poppy Growers; And Jihadists Who Have Resisted The Russian Military For Decades. At Every Stop, Matloff Reminds Us That The Drugs, Terrorism, And Instability Cascading Down The Mountainside Affect Us All.A Work Of Political Travel Writing In The Vein Of Ryszard Kapuscinski And Robert Kaplan, No Friends But The Mountains Is An Indelible Portrait Of The Conflicts That Have Unexpectedly Shaped Our World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'No Friends but the Mountains'? A: 'No Friends but the Mountains' explores the relationship between mountainous regions and the conflicts that arise within them, examining why these remote areas contribute to a significant number of global conflicts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'No Friends but the Mountains' is Judith Matloff, a veteran war correspondent with extensive experience in conflict zones.
- Q: What types of conflicts are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various conflicts, including ancient blood feuds, drug-related violence, and terrorism, particularly in regions like Albania, Chechnya, Nepal, and Colombia.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'No Friends but the Mountains' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability for readers.
- Q: When was 'No Friends but the Mountains' published? A: 'No Friends but the Mountains' was published on March 7, 2017.
- Q: Is this book part of a specific edition? A: Yes, this book is referred to as the 'American First' edition.
- Q: What kind of writing style is used in the book? A: The writing style is a form of political travel writing, similar to that of noted authors like Ryszard Kapuscinski and Robert Kaplan.
- Q: What insights does the author provide about mountainous communities? A: Judith Matloff provides insights into how mountainous communities often serve as refuges for those avoiding authority, and how their isolation can perpetuate longstanding practices and conflicts.
- Q: Can this book help me understand global politics better? A: Yes, 'No Friends but the Mountains' offers a profound understanding of how conflicts in mountainous regions impact global politics and societal stability.