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Toby Harnden is a winner of the Orwell Prize for Books. A former foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times of London and the Daily Telegraph who reported from thirty-three countries, he specializes in terrorism and war. Born in England, Harnden was imprisoned in Zimbabwe, prosecuted in Britain for protecting confidential sources, and vindicated by a $23 million public inquiry in Ireland. A dual British and US citizen, he spent a decade as a Royal Navy officer before becoming a journalist. He holds a First Class degree in modern history from Oxford and is the author of Bandit Country: The IRA & South Armagh and Dead Men Risen: An Epic Story of War and Heroism in Afghanistan. Previously based in London, Belfast, Jerusalem, Baghdad, and Washi ...more

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	First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11 4.35 avg rating — 951 ratings — published 2021 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bandit Country: The IRA & South Armagh 4.33 avg rating — 872 ratings — published 1999 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dead Men Risen: The Welsh Guards and the Real Story of Britain's War in Afghanistan 4.35 avg rating — 333 ratings — published 2011 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The 39: Uncovering the CIA's Secret Heroes 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Toby Harnden made a comment on Mattster’s review of Bandit Country: The IRA & South Armagh " Thanks so much for reading - I’m sorry your friend had to buy an old copy at such an outrageous price. I’m pleased to say that BC has now been republi ...more "
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Toby Harnden and 2 other people liked Adam Quinn's review of Bandit Country: The IRA & South Armagh: "If you have any interest in the troubles, the IRA, or just unconventional warfare this is a remarkable read. I have to confess that as an American I knew very little of the conflict outside of Tom Clancy's Patriot Games. However , this information he" Read more of this review »
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Toby Harnden made a comment on Fionnuala’s review of Bandit Country: The IRA & South Armagh " Fantastic to read - thank you so much. "
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