Hinterlands

A timely eyewitness account of the overlooked territories where the new Cold War is playing out

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

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

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

Deftly drawn vignettes and sharp insights make Hinterlands a gripping and thought-provoking read ... Her characters leap from the page: poignant stories, memorably told

A fascinating journey into the greyer, murkier corners of Europe's political geography

PRAISE FOR ERDOGAN RISING

Empathetic and engaging... full of dazzling cameos and incidental delights

Comprehensive and nuanced

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

Hannah Lucinda Smith is a writer, consultant and reporter for The Times and The Economist. She has spent over 14 years covering the Middle East and the Balkans. A consistent Pulitzer grantee, she has also contributed to the Atlantic, Monocle, Spectator, Wired and TLS, among others, and has featured on BBC TV and radio. She is the author of Erdogan Rising and the co-writer of Zarifa.