{"product_id":"9788493933630","title":"Misrata Calling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMisrata Calling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, while thousands of tourists were flying to Malta to enjoy its beaches, journalist Alberto Arce took a very different path. He boarded a fishing boat headed for a besieged city. This book is a first-person account of the heroic resistance of Misrata, under siege by Gaddafi's elite troops. Without the backing of any media outlet, Arce documents the daily struggle of the civilians and fighters who defended their city. A direct, unfiltered chronicle that immerses the reader in the heart of the Libyan Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book recounts the author's experience as an independent journalist during the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Arce infiltrates the port city of Misrata, besieged by forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi. Through his eyes, the reader witnesses life under siege: the bombings, the shortages of supplies, the organization of civil resistance, and street fighting. The work moves away from institutional narratives to offer a raw and human vision of the conflict, focusing on the people trapped in the war and a community's determination to survive and fight for its freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent war journalism without media coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCivil resistance and everyday heroism during a siege.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe 2011 Libyan Civil War and the conflict against the Gaddafi regime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human experience in extreme situations of violence and survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-person chronicle as direct historical testimony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in war journalism, the chronicling of contemporary conflicts, and true stories of resistance. Also for those seeking a direct, unmediated perspective on the Arab Spring in Libya, far from the major headlines. It is essential reading for students of journalism, political science, and recent history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique, first-person testimony of one of the key episodes of the war in Libya.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA realistic and unfiltered vision of the day-to-day of a siege, far from conventional media coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the role of the independent journalist in conflict zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA chronicle that humanizes war, showing the resilience and dignity of civilians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arce, Alberto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e LIBROS DEL KO, SLL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e True stories of war and combat, Reportage and collections of journalistic articles, Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e VARIOUS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 181\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisrata Calling is an example of pure war journalism, without a safety net or editorial filters. The work stands out for its immediacy and rawness, offering the reader an immersive experience in the Libyan conflict. Its main value lies in the honesty of the testimony and the ability to convey the complexity of a war from the perspective of those living it. A book that will interest both fans of conflict reporting and those looking to understand the dynamics of the Arab Spring from the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIBROS DEL KO, SLL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407234031963,"sku":"9788493933630","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849393363.jpg?v=1781850725","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788493933630","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}