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Shadowplay: Behind the Lines and Under Fire: The Inside Story of Europe’s Last War

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Tim Marshall

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A gripping eyewitness account of a major 20th-century military conflict by the UK's most popular writer on geopolitics The shattering of Yugoslavia in the 1990s showed that, after nearly 50 years of peace, war could return to Europe. It came to its bloody conclusion in Kosovo in 1999. Tim Marshall, then diplomatic editor at Sky News, was on the ground covering the Kosovo War. This is his illuminating account of how events unfolded, a thrilling journalistic memoir drawing on personal experience, eyewitness accounts, and interviews with intelligence officials from five countries. Twenty years on from the war's end, with the rise of Russian power, a weakened NATO and stalled EU expansion, this story is more relevant than ever, as questions remain about the possibility of conflict on European soil. Utterly gripping, this is Tim Marshall at his very best: behind the lines, under fire and full of the insight that has made him one of Britain's foremost...
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Tim Marshall

Timothy John Marshall, born on 1 May 1959, stands as a distinguished British journalist, author, and broadcaster with a focus on foreign affairs and international diplomacy. Renowned for his significant contributions, Marshall, formerly the diplomatic editor and foreign affairs editor for Sky News, serves as a guest commentator on global events for esteemed platforms such as the BBC, Sky News, and LBC.

Marshall's literary accomplishments are noteworthy, encompassing seven books, including the acclaimed "Prisoners of Geography," which secured a place as a New York Times Best Seller and topped the Sunday Times bestseller list. In 2019, he expanded his reach by releasing a children's illustrated version titled "Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps," earning a nomination for Waterstones Book of the Year. Additional successful titles in Marshall's repertoire include "The Power of Geography," a Sunday Times bestseller, "Shadowplay: The Inside Story Of Europe’s Last War," and the 2018 Sunday Times bestseller "Divided: Why We’re Living In An Age Of Walls."

Beyond his writing and broadcasting roles, Tim Marshall is the founder and editor of the news web platform thewhatandthewhy.com. This platform serves as a hub for journalists, politicians, foreign affairs analysts, and enthusiasts to share their perspectives on global news events, reflecting Marshall's commitment to fostering a diverse and informed discourse on international affairs.

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