Mercenaries

An “in-depth [and] well-researched” look at soldiers-for-hire and their role in modern warfare around the globe—includes photos ( Portland Book Review ). Mercenaries have been a part of warfare for centuries, and in today’s world, these hired guns are an attractive alternative for Western governments reluctant to put their militaries at risk for obscure causes that would otherwise be difficult to explain to their electorates. This book provides a revealing look at modern merc actions in the Midd