Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags pdf

Timothy John Marshall, born on 1 May 1959, stands as a distinguished British journalist, author, and broadcaster with a focus on foreign affairs and international diplomacy. Renowned for his significant contributions, Marshall, formerly the diplomatic editor and foreign affairs editor for Sky News, serves as a guest commentator on global events for esteemed platforms such as the BBC, Sky News, and LBC.

Marshall's literary accomplishments are noteworthy, encompassing seven books, including the acclaimed "Prisoners of Geography," which secured a place as a New York Times Best Seller and topped the Sunday Times bestseller list. In 2019, he expanded his reach by releasing a children's illustrated version titled "Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps," earning a nomination for Waterstones Book of the Year. Additional successful titles in Marshall's repertoire include "The Power of Geography," a Sunday Times bestseller, "Shadowplay: The Inside Story Of Europe’s Last War," and the 2018 Sunday Times bestseller "Divided: Why We’re Living In An Age Of Walls."

Beyond his writing and broadcasting roles, Tim Marshall is the founder and editor of the news web platform thewhatandthewhy.com. This platform serves as a hub for journalists, politicians, foreign affairs analysts, and enthusiasts to share their perspectives on global news events, reflecting Marshall's commitment to fostering a diverse and informed discourse on international affairs.

Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags pdf by Tim Marshall

When you see your nation’s flag fluttering in the breeze, what do you feel? For thousands of years flags have represented our hopes and dreams. We wave them. Burn them. March under their colours. And still, in the 21st century, we die for them. Flags fly at the UN, on the Arab street, from front porches in Texas. They represent the politics of high power as well as the politics of the mob. From the renewed sense of nationalism in China, to troubled identities in Europe and the USA, to the terrifying rise of Islamic State, the world is a confusing place right now and we need to understand the symbols, old and new, that people are rallying round. In nine chapters (covering the USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, international flags and flags of terror), Tim Marshall draws on more than twenty-five years of global reporting experience to reveal the histories, the power and the politics of the symbols that unite us – and divide us