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This is the first book in English on Italy’s leading director, Giorgio Strehler. For the last half century, Strehler has been an influential and integral part of European theatrical life; today he is most closely associated with the Teatro Piccolo in Milan, Italy’s foremost repertory theatre. Outside Italy, Strehler is best known through his directorship of the Paris-based Théâtre de l’Europe, his opera productions, and the plays in the Piccolo repertoire which have toured widely. In this detailed study, David Hirst evaluates the particular qualities which typify Strehler’s work: the lyrical realism which has become the hallmark of his mature style, the fusion of naturalism, epic theatre, commedia dell'arte and lyric opera, and the gift of interpretation and production.

For at least the last half-century, Strehler has been an influential and integral part of European theatrical life; today he is most closely associated with the Teatro Piccolo in Milan, Italy's foremost repertory theatre. Outside Italy, Strehler is best known through his directorship of the Paris-based Théâtre de l'Europe, his opera productions, and the plays in the Piccolo repertoire which have toured widely. In this detailed study, David Hirst evaluates the particular qualities which typify Strehler's work: the lyrical realism which has become the hallmark of his mature style, the fusion of naturalism, epic theatre, commedia dell'arte and lyric opera, and the gift of interpretation and production. Hirst traces this unique style through Strehler's development from the foundation of the Piccolo to the present day and analyses his productions of Goldoni, Shakespeare, Brecht and Verdi among others.

'An epic tale . . . told relentlessly well. If you want to read a serious account of the price of Zionism, and a sobering review of Israel's new role as conqueror and occupier, then Hirst is your man.' Christopher Hitchens A myth-breaking general history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, The Gun and the Olive Branch traces events right back to the 1880s to show how Arab violence, although often cruel and fanatical, is a response to the challenge of repeated aggression. Banned from six Arab countries, kidnapped twice, David Hirst, former Middle East correspondent of the Guardian, is the ideal chronicler of this terrible and seemingly insoluble conflict. The new edition of this 'definitive' (Irish Times) study brings the story right up to date. Amongst the many topics that are subjected to Hirst's piercing analysis are: the Oslo peace process, the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, the destabilising effect of Jewish settlement in the territories, the second Intifada and the terrifying rise of the suicide bombers, the growing power of the Israel lobby - Jewish and Christian fundamentalist - in the United States, the growth of dissent in Israel and among sections of America's Jewish population, the showdown between Sharon and Arafat and the spectre of nuclear catastrophe that threatens to destroy the region. '[Hirst's] peerless reporting has earned him curses, expulsion and respect in virtually every country in the region.' Guardian

'Beware of Small States' wrote Mikhail Bukanin in 1870. He could have meant Lebanon: a sectarian state no bigger than Wales that has become battleground for one of the defining conflicts of twentieth-century history. Throughout its short existence, it has been attacked, invaded, occupied or interfered with to serve the political interests of foreign powers, resulting a series of devastating wars and crises. To understand Lebanon's history is to understand the history of the entire region - and, with the rise of Hizbullah, it has come to assume a disproportionate, dangerous power of its own. Iran and Israel now face each other in the hills of south Lebanon.David Hirst, author of The Gun and the Olive Branch, is a hugely respected commentator on the Arab-Israeli crisis. In a masterly narrative, he gives a much-needed, comprehensive history of the country and its conflicts, culminating with the recent war in Gaza and its fallout in Lebanon. Powerful and often moving, Beware of Small States is a magisterial book, essential reading for understanding Lebanon or the current political climate of the Middle East.

Narates the history of the conflict between Jews and Arabs in Palestine since the 1800s, when the first Zionist pioneer came to Palestine to present time with the growing number of suicide bombers.

In this magisterial history of Lebanon, from the end of Ottoman rule to the Hezbollah and Hamas wars of today, acclaimed and fiercely independent Middle East journalist and historian David Hirst charts the interplay between a uniquely complex country and the broader struggles of the modern Middle East. Lebanon is the battleground on which the region's greater states pursue their strategic, political, and ideological conflicts--conflicts that sometimes escalate into full-scale proxy wars. Hirst warns that only serious diplomatic action from the Obama administration can prevent the next such action from engulfing the entire region.

Den här boken om Palestinakonflikten är en av de bästa och utförligaste som skrivits i frågan på engelska. Den kom först ut 1977 och blev snabbt ett standardverk. Den har sedan dess utkommit i ytterligare två upplagor med en kraftig ökning och aktualisering av innehållet. Den utmärker sig genom att lika utförligt redogöra för hur palestinierna upplevt denna konflikt som judarna alltsedan 1800-talets slut. Den visar att det i huvudsak varit den sionistiska sidan som varit den aggressiva parten och att det är den som burit huvudansvaret för det våld som ägt rum sedan dess. Boken har därför utmanat konventionella uppfattningar i Västvärlden. Den har i stort sett ignorerats i USA men uppskattats desto mer i England och på andra håll. Det cirka hundra sidor långa tillägget i 3:e upplagan beskriver hur boken först bemöttes, särskilt de negativa reaktionerna på amerikanskt håll, hur debatten sedan dess förts, USA:s fullständiga reella accepterande av Israels politik, Osloavtalet och den andra palestinska intifadan. Författaren David Hirst, född 1936 i England, har sedan närmare femtio år varit Mellanösternrapportör för olika tidningar, baserad i Beirut. Han var The Guardians korrespondent där 1963-97. Efter en första bok om "Oil and Public Opinion in the Middle East" (1966) har han framför allt blivit känd genom "Sadat" (1981), den här boken "The Gun and the Olive Branch: Roots of Violence in the Middle East" (3. uppl. 2003) och "Beware of Small States: Lebanon, Battleground of the Middle East" (2010).

If you ask any group of people what they'd like to achieve in life as quickly as possible, the majority will answer "financial independence". Although more people achieve it than don't, it is often too late in life to really enjoy the rewards it brings. This book highlights the short cuts available to the reader to achieve financial independence sooner rather than later, so you can really enjoy the benefits while you have the inclination, ambition and drive to get the most out of life.This handy book is part of the 'Success' series. It contains excellent advice and specifically chosen quotes that will get you thinking about your next step towards achieving your goals in life.David Hirst is a renowned trainer, speaker, business intelligence consultant, and author. With more than 30 years' experience in the Asia Pacific region, David has developed a particular insight into the way successful people achieve their ambitions, which is shared with the reader in this exciting new series. Visit www.hirst-dts.com for more information on courses and workshops.

After a period of time in any company, people start to think about promotion. And most feel that they deserve it. Many also feel unhappy that they're doing most of the work of a promoted post, but are still at a lower grade. You could, of course, demand a promotion, but this may lead to an all or nothing type risk. The best way forward is to engineer a promotion, but it takes time, planning, and a few words of wisdom from the wise. And that's exactly what this book offers.This handy book is part of the 'Success series. It contains excellent advice and specifically chosen quotes that will get you thinking about your next step towards achieving your goals in life.David Hirst is a renowned trainer, speaker, business intelligence consultant, and author. With more than 30 years' experience in the Asia Pacific region, David has developed a particular insight into the way successful people achieve their ambitions, which is shared with the reader in this exciting new series. Visit www.hirst-dts.com for more information on courses and workshops.

We all have the same amount of time, so why is it that some people appear to manage their time well while others never seem to have enough? The answer comes down to two things: putting your life in perspective, and the determination to act. This remarkable book, through selected quotes and practical advice, allows the reader to understand and appreciate the value of time and unravel the mysteries of good time management. It covers the most effective ways that can help you save time, and also understand how to invest in it to get the best returns possible. This handy book is part of the 'Success' series. It contains excellent advice and specifically chosen quotes that will get you thinking about your next step towards achieving your goals in life. David Hirst is a renowned trainer, speaker, business intelligence consultant, and author. With more than 30 years experience in the Asia Pacific region, David has developed a particular insight into the way successful people achieve their ambitions, which is shared with the reader in this exciting new series. Visit [email protected] for more information on courses and workshops.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to communicate effectively without having the need to repeat yourself? Wouldn't it feel good to look forward to meeting people rather than worry about who is likely to upset you today? And wouldn't it be great to be recognized as an effective communicator who can be relied upon to clarify any misunderstandings?This book is the only guide to communication you will ever need. It delivers the latest approaches for interacting more effectively with other people from both a conscious and subconscious perspective. It takes you on a journey to uncover the secrets of excellent communication, and gives you step-by-step directions on how to arrive at this destination. Throughout the book there are 'Golden Guidelines' to help relationships become more enjoyable and rewarding. You can then develop greater confidence having learned how easy it is to put these into practice. And it's written in a plain English style to help you fully exploit its contents.

The Middle East as it was reported—not rewritten. This anthology brings together the best of David Hirst’s reporting on the Middle East, spanning more than half a century. Edited by Charles Glass, the collection follows Hirst’s writing from the end of empire and the Arab–Israeli conflict through the rise of US power, repeated interventions, and their aftermath. Writing from the front lines of war, diplomacy, and political upheaval, Hirst cut through official narratives to explain how power operates and why conflicts endure. Read today, these articles offer both an essential guide to the modern Middle East and a reminder of what independent political journalism can achieve.

O Beloved offers a unique insight into a soldier's experience of war through this collection of letters home to his wife, lavishly illustrated with over a hundred photographs and maps. Dr. David Hirst was a front-line combat surgeon who saw action in some of the fiercest battles of World War II, at Kasserine Pass and Hill 609 in North Africa and Cassino and Anzio in Italy. Despite that, these annotated letters attempt to mask the brutality and horror with everyday life in the field to keep from alarming those at home. Eventually, however, as the war grinds on, the letters darken.Dr. Hirst's letters and photographs have been compiled and annotated by his wife Charlotte and son Stephen and now issued for the first time to the public.