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Samantha Power

    Cette auteure, journaliste et universitaire, est réputée pour son examen incisif des affaires internationales et des droits de l'homme. Son écriture se caractérise par une profonde approche analytique, reliant habilement les recherches académiques aux défis mondiaux urgents. Les lecteurs apprécieront sa capacité à présenter des événements politiques et historiques complexes avec clarté et une force narrative captivante. Son travail offre des aperçus profonds sur les questions critiques de notre époque, incitant à la réflexion sur les possibilités de progrès humain.

    Sergio: One Man's Fight to Save the World
    The Origins of Totalitarianism
    The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir
    The Education of an Idealist
    A Problem From Hell
    Chasing the Flame
    • Chasing the Flame

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      4,5(81)Évaluer

      Sergio Vieira de Mello - a humanitarian, peacemaker and state builder - was at centre of the most significant geopolitical crises. This title tells the story of the man who never stopped learning and of a perilous world whose ills are too big to ignore but too complex to manage quickly or cheaply.

      Chasing the Flame
    • Discusses America's political stance during the holocausts of the past fifty years, presenting moral arguments for why the United States should change its non-engagement policies to become involved in conflicts involving genocide. 30,000 first printing.

      A Problem From Hell
    • The Education of an Idealist

      • 592pages
      • 21 heures de lecture
      4,4(719)Évaluer

      In her characteristically gripping prose, Pulitzer Prize-winner Power illuminates the messy and complex worlds of politics and geopolitics while laying bare the searing battles and defining moments of her life.

      The Education of an Idealist
    • The Origins of Totalitarianism

      • 527pages
      • 19 heures de lecture
      4,3(487)Évaluer

      Hannah Arendt's definitive work on totalitarianism, an essential component of any study of twentieth-century political history.

      The Origins of Totalitarianism
    • Sergio: One Man's Fight to Save the World

      • 656pages
      • 23 heures de lecture
      4,1(36)Évaluer

      The narrative centers on the life of diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello, highlighting his significant contributions to humanitarian efforts and global diplomacy. Set against a backdrop of political turmoil, the story explores his complex character, personal sacrifices, and the challenges he faced in various international crises. The book provides a deep dive into his legacy, showcasing the impact of his work and the emotional depth of his journey, which has been adapted into a Netflix biopic featuring Wagner Moura.

      Sergio: One Man's Fight to Save the World