{"title":"Anna Politkovskaya","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound and courageous works of \u003cem\u003eAnna Politkovskaya\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed Russian journalist and author renowned for her deeply insightful investigative reporting. Best known for her fearless dedication to exposing the truth, Politkovskaya's writings provide a penetrating look into the turbulent political landscape of Russia, with a particular focus on the Chechen conflict and its human impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, which features gripping titles like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Small Corner of Hell\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, delve into the tragic realities of war and the individual stories amid the chaos. Anna Politkovskaya's works are categorised under History \u0026amp; Military, as they meticulously document real-life events and dissect the intricate dynamics of power and oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolitkovskaya's narratives are not just historical accounts but a voice for those silenced by conflict. Her unwavering commitment to truth and justice continues to resonate with readers around the world, shedding light on the complexities and human costs of war. Her legacy lives on through her impactful journalism and writing, offering invaluable perspectives for anyone interested in contemporary history and military affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-small-corner-of-hell-by-anna-politkovskaya-9780226674339","title":"A Small Corner of Hell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recent murder of Anna Politkovskaya is grim evidence of the danger faced by journalists passionately committed to writing the truth about wars and politics. A longtime critic of the Russian government, particularly with regard to its policies in Chechnya, Politkovskaya was a special correspondent for the liberal Moscow newspaper \u003ci\u003eNovaya gazeta\u003c\/i\u003e. Beginning in 1999, Politkovskaya authored numerous articles about the war in Chechnya, and she was the only journalist to have constant access to the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolitkovskaya's second book on the Chechen War, \u003ci\u003eA Small Corner of Hell\u003c\/i\u003e, offers an insider's view of this ongoing conflict. In this book, Politkovskaya focuses her attention on those caught in the crossfire. She recounts the everyday horrors of living in the midst of war, examines how the Chechen war has damaged Russian society, and takes a hard look at the ways people on both sides profited from it. Now available in paperback, \u003ci\u003eA Small Corner of Hell\u003c\/i\u003e ensures that Politkovskaya's words will not be erased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Small Corner of Hell\u003c\/i\u003e skips harrowingly from year to year and place to place. The arch-villains are the Russian death squads, venal and brutal, and the complacent, lying politicians and generals who profit from the illegal trade in booty, oil, and captives. Her heroes are not the Chechen resistance—a gangsterish and ill-fed lot—but the long-suffering civilian population, whose natural grit and solidarity has gradually dissolved under the relentless brutality of daily life.\" —\u003ci\u003eEconomist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A personal, unblinking stare at the casualties of war.\" —Jonathan Kaplan, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000544379116,"sku":"9780226674339","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18971673482268.jpg?v=1763283300"},{"product_id":"the-essential-anna-politkovskaya-by-anna-politkovskaya-9781784879730","title":"The Essential Anna Politkovskaya","description":"Published to mark the 20th anniversary of her assassination- An introduction to the internationally admired journalist, 'Russia's lost moral conscience' and one of Putin's fiercest critics\n\nTwenty years ago Putin's fiercest critic was gunned down. \n\nAnna Politkovskaya was one of the great, heroic investigative journalists of the modern era. Shining a light on Russian state corruption, human rights abuses, and the brutal conflict in Chechnya she was renowned for her unwavering commitment to exposing the harsh realities of life in Russia under Vladimir Putin's regime. That was until her violent murder in 2006.\n\nIn this collection, published ahead of the twentieth anniversary of her death, the raw, unflinching prose that defined Politkovskaya's career is brought together to provide an unparalleled look at the complexities of modern Russia and the enduring fight for human rights within it. Through vivid storytelling and courageous reporting, Politkovskaya delves into themes of political oppression, the struggle for justice, and the resilience of the human spirit.\n\nThe Essential Anna Politkovskaya is not just a tribute to a remarkable journalist, but a crucial reminder of the power of the written word to challenge authority and inspire change.\n\nWITH A FOREWORD BY HELENA KENNEDY AND AN AFTERWORD FROM NOBEL PRIZE-WINNER, SVETLANA ALEXIEVICH","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288900321516,"sku":"9781784879730","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1a359c212072acc6df9f7e5b0d4cf669.jpg?v=1770603525"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anna-politkovskaya.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}