'The writers are mere flotsam on the tides of war. Their words are subjective, partial, personal,sometimes prejudiced, and occasionally mundane. But taken together and spanning centuries of warfare, they are the very stuff and substance of human experience.' The Times
A fascinating anthology of war journals and diaries from the editor of The Assassin's Cloak
Alan Taylor is a journalist and is currently the Editor of the Scottish Review of Books and Associate Editor of the Sunday Herald. Formerly, he worked for Scotland on Sunday and the Scotsman, where he was Managing Editor. In an earlier incarnation he was a reference librarian. He is a regular contributor to a variety of publications and is half of the Scottish team on Radio 4's Round Britain Quiz.
* Praise for THE ASSASSIN'S CLOAK: ' A substantial treasury to dip into for years and years, to inspire new thoughts and enlighten all dullness.' -- Muriel Spark Times Literary Supplement * Praise for THE ASSASSIN'S CLOAK: 'A sumptuous feast. This inspired anthology of diverse diary entries, selected chiefly for their honesty, is relentlessly thought-provoking.' Independent * Praise for THE ASSASSIN'S CLOAK: 'The content is sensational - for all the right reasons. It is stimulating and charming in equal measure, often amusing, and an endless source of pleasure. Literary Review * This is a compelling piece of work that depicts humanity from its nadir to its zenith. Sunday Business Post
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