The Devil's Gardens: A History of Landmines - Monin, Lydia; Gallimore, Andrew
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A unique history of one of warfare's most destructive weapons - and of its catastrophic effects in peacetime. During the 20th century a landmine plague raged across the globe. It began on the battlefields of two world wars, gathered momentum in Korea and Vietnam and then spread like wildfire throughout the developing world. "The Devil's Gardens traces the history of a global humanitarian crisis. It is the story of the development and proliferation of a weapon of terror. It is also the story of suffering and devastation, and a worldwide crusade to put an end to the curse of landmines forever.

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Produktbeschreibung
A unique history of one of warfare's most destructive weapons - and of its catastrophic effects in peacetime. During the 20th century a landmine plague raged across the globe. It began on the battlefields of two world wars, gathered momentum in Korea and Vietnam and then spread like wildfire throughout the developing world. "The Devil's Gardens traces the history of a global humanitarian crisis. It is the story of the development and proliferation of a weapon of terror. It is also the story of suffering and devastation, and a worldwide crusade to put an end to the curse of landmines forever.
Autorenporträt
Lydia Monin was born and educated in New Zealand. She holds a degree in Political Studies, and a post-graduate Diploma in Journalism. In 1997, after working as a reporter and producer for Television New Zealand, she was awarded a fellowship to attend the Reuter Foundation Programme, Green College, Oxford. She went on to join the television production company Concordia, for whom she produced The Devil's Gardens. Andrew Gallimore was born and educated in Wales. He holds a degree in Industrial Relations and a master's degree in journalism. He worked as a print and television journalist before establishing Concordia, specialising in international documentary co-production. In 1997-8 he held a fellowship at the Reuter Foundation Programme, Green College, Oxford. He directed The Devil's Gardens television series.