Hinterlands

Brilliantly reported and sharply analysed, Hinterlands shines a light on the disputed on the disputed regions that are on the frontline of great power conflict -- Gideon Rachman, author of THE AGE OF THE STRONGMAN A gripping and elegantly written exploration of Europe's little-understood frontiers. Hannah Lucinda Smith reveals why the continent's borderlands matter - and how they are quietly reshaping the future of the continent. Authoritative and compelling, this is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Europe of today and tomorrow -- Peter Frankopan, author of THE SILK ROADS An important book which provides a compelling reminder of Europe's half-forgotten border conflicts, each of them capable of erupting once again into war -- Sam Miller, author of MIGRANTS Deftly drawn vignettes and sharp insights make Hinterlands a gripping and thought-provoking read ... Her characters leap from the page: poignant stories, memorably told -- EDWARD LUCAS, author of The New Cold War A fascinating journey into the greyer, murkier corners of Europe's political geography -- JON LEE ANDERSON, author of The Fall of Baghdad Empathetic and engaging... full of dazzling cameos and incidental delights * Financial Times * Comprehensive and nuanced * The Times * One should begin by applauding Smith's courage and determination in remaining in both Syria and Turkey during their upheavals and keeping her cool as a journalist ... Could not be timelier * New Statesman *