"Ethnic Cleansing" has become one of the key terms of the fin-de- sicle . In the former territory of Yugoslavia, along the fringes of the old Soviet Empire, and in Africa, whole populations are being... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This controversial, well researched, and brilliantly written book addresses a challenging topic, ethnic cleansing. The author tells the story of cleansing from the earliest days to the present and elucidates the root causes of cleansing. Is it ever justified? It is a stunning book in its scope and the courage of its approach. No wonder it provoked howls of outrage from the politically correct and mentally retarded. The book will remain a challenge for a long time to come.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This is still the most important book on the subject. The author starts with Assyrians and ends in our time. He shows that although the term may have been invented in contemporary Yugoslavia, the practice of cleansing goes back to the earliest times in history. It is an interesting, important and, occasionally, infuriating book. But it is never dull. I think it's great.
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