Although it has received little media attention in the USA, a new book by John Boykin, based on extensive interviews and declassified diplomatic files from the early 1980s, comprises a valuable resource for understanding the historical, political, and legal background of the 1982 Sabra and Shatila Massacres.
The book, entitled "Cursed is the Peacemaker: The American Diplomat versus the Israeli General," details the high-wire, behind-the-scenes efforts undertaken by the savvy and energetic Philip Habib, a talented US negotiator who met his match in General Ariel Sharon.
Not only does the book illuminate many facets that still remain unclear about the summer of 1982, it also provides many disturbing insights into the military strategies and psychological orientations of Ariel Sharon.
For more information about the book and the author, visit the following website:
http://www.applegatepress.com
The book, entitled "Cursed is the Peacemaker: The American Diplomat versus the Israeli General," details the high-wire, behind-the-scenes efforts undertaken by the savvy and energetic Philip Habib, a talented US negotiator who met his match in General Ariel Sharon.
Not only does the book illuminate many facets that still remain unclear about the summer of 1982, it also provides many disturbing insights into the military strategies and psychological orientations of Ariel Sharon.
For more information about the book and the author, visit the following website:
http://www.applegatepress.com