Lartéguy, Jean
The Praetorians
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143110231
- author:
- Lartéguy, Jean
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.5 x 19.6 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Political, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Praetorians by Jean Larteguy Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Algerian War, this novel follows a group of French paratroopers as they grapple with the moral complexities of modern warfare. When they are called to answer for actions deemed necessary, but considered immoral, they are forced to confront the consequences of their decisions. As tensions escalate, the paratroopers plot a coup that will determine the fate of their country and the future of its leadership. With the return of Charles de Gaulle, the outcome is far from certain, and the true cost of their actions will be revealed. This thought-provoking novel explores the challenges of counterinsurgency, the blurred lines between right and wrong in war, and the often-disparate experiences of soldiers and civilians.
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