Book review: A fresh view on international politics

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Book review: A fresh view on international politics

Giuliano da Empoli is not a revolutionary thinker but this is a thought-provoking, humorous book that gives us a side-stage view on the machinations of international politics. Picture: Joel Saget/AFP via Getty

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 - 01:00
Seán Kelly

  • The Hour of the Predator 
  • Giuliano Da Empoli 
  • Pushkin Press, €15.99

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